Head of Teaching and Learning - Primary

Data Sentry; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Supportive Team

Professional Development

Job summary

Data Sentry is seeking an experienced educational leader to join the Primary School as Head of Teaching and Learning – Primary. The role focuses on lifting teaching practice, improving student outcomes and embedding the College's Islamic ethos across the academic program.

The successful candidate will lead Academic Leadership & Improvement, Teaching & Learning, Lesson Observation & Teacher Development, and Collaboration & Communication, while ensuring curriculum planning aligns

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications in Primary Education or a related discipline.
• Current NESA accreditation or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong instructional leadership across the Primary School.
• Analyse student achievement data to identify priority areas and lead interventions.
• Lead the development and implementation of high-quality teaching and learning programs.
• Conduct regular lesson observations and provide feedback for teacher growth.
• Lead professional learning and collaboration across staff.
• Strengthen integration of Islamic ethos and Arabic language learning across the Primary experience.

Skills

Primary leadership

Data-informed teaching

Strong communication

Curriculum knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Primary Education qualification

NESA accreditation or eligibility

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated educational leader to join the Primary School as Head of Teaching and Learning – Primary. This is a role for someone who thrives on lifting teaching practice, improving student outcomes, and building a genuine culture of high expectations — while weaving the College's Islamic ethos meaningfully through every part of the academic experience.

The Opportunity

This position is centred on teaching and learning: academic improvement, curriculum implementation, staff development and student outcomes. You'll work closely with the Deputy Principal – Primary, Primary teaching staff, Year Level Advisors, and the Islamic Studies and Arabic Departments to deliver a cohesive, high-quality educational program aligned with the College's Vision, Mission, Islamic ethos and Strategic Plan.

We're looking for a leader with high expectations of students and staff, strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, and the communication skills and warmth to build genuinely collaborative professional relationships.

What you'll lead:

Academic Leadership & Improvement

Provide strong instructional leadership across the Primary School. Analyse student achievement data, identify priority areas and lead targeted intervention and extension programs, embedding a culture of evidence-based teaching and continuous improvement.

Teaching & Learning

Lead the development and implementation of high-quality teaching and learning programs, promoting effective pedagogy, differentiation, assessment and consistency in curriculum delivery.

Lesson Observation & Teacher Development

Conduct regular lesson observations and monitor student work, providing constructive feedback that supports teachers' professional growth and classroom practice.

Professional Learning & Collaboration

Lead teaching and learning meetings and professional learning activities, encourage the sharing of effective practice, and mentor both beginning and experienced teachers.

Islamic Studies and Arabic Integration

Work closely with the Islamic Studies and Arabic Departments to strengthen integration of the College's Islamic ethos and Arabic language learning across the Primary experience — ensuring academic excellence is enriched by, not separate from, the college's distinctive identity and mission.

Curriculum Planning & Assessment

Support curriculum development aligned with NESA requirements, and promote assessment practices that genuinely inform teaching and identify learning gaps.

Student Achievement & Intervention

Monitor student progress across all Primary year levels, ensure every student is appropriately challenged and supported, and drive initiatives that lift achievement.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with the Deputy Principal – Primary and the broader leadership team to promote teamwork, shared responsibility and collective accountability for outcomes.

Primary School Operations

Support the Deputy Principal – Primary in the day-to-day running of the Primary School, contributing to a safe, orderly and productive learning environment.

Compliance & Professional Standards

Ensure teaching, assessment and reporting practices meet NESA requirements and College policy.

You’ll be measured on real progress in:

• Improving student academic outcomes, particularly literacy and numeracy
• Lifting the quality and consistency of teaching practice
• Strengthening use of student data in planning and intervention
• Developing teacher capability through coaching and professional learning
• Deepening collaboration between Primary, Islamic Studies and Arabic
• Embedding the College's Islamic ethos within everyday teaching and learning
• Maintaining curriculum and assessment compliance
• Building a culture of high expectations and accountability

What you’ll bring:

• Appropriate qualifications in Primary Education or a related discipline
• Current NESA accreditation or eligibility
• Significant Primary teaching and leadership experience
• A demonstrated track record of improving student learning outcomes
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and contemporary pedagogy
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead and support teachers in improving classroom practice
• Confidence using student achievement data to inform teaching and intervention
• A visible, collaborative, instructional leadership style
• A genuine commitment to the Islamic ethos and values
• The ability to work collaboratively with Islamic Studies and Arabic staff

Highly regarded:

• Previous experience in Primary academic leadership
• Experience leading academic improvement initiatives
• Experience in an Islamic school environment
• Strong understanding of NESA requirements and data-informed teaching
• Experience in teacher coaching, mentoring and professional learning

If you're ready to lead meaningful academic improvement in a school where excellence and faith go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional information

• Competitive Salary
• Supportive Team
• Professional Development