Lead Educator – Teaching & Learning Excellence (POR 3)

Thomas More College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership release time

Fruit bowls, staff breakfasts, great咖啡

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Thomas More College in Adelaide is seeking an outstanding educational leader for the role of Director of Teaching and Learning – Professional Practice (POR 3). This four-year POR appointment runs alongside a permanent teaching role, offering a unique blend of leadership and classroom practice.

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning and drive the development, implementation and evaluation of professional practice across the College.

Qualifications

• Experience leading professional learning, coaching and mentoring initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Ability to analyse and use data to inform improvement strategies.
• Passion for developing the capability and confidence of teachers and leaders.
• Proven capacity to lead change and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing evaluation of the College's professional practice framework.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth and collective efficacy.
• Design, coordinate and facilitate professional learning aligned with College priorities and staff needs.
• Support teachers through coaching, mentoring, reflective practice and structured feedback.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Leaders to strengthen evidence-informed teaching practices across all learning areas.
• Support the implementation of annual teacher performance and development processes.
• Develop and monitor professional growth plans for staff requiring targeted support.
• Lead and promote pathways for HALT certification.
• Build leadership capacity within Learning Leaders to effectively support teacher development.
• Use data and professional dialogue to drive improved classroom practice and student outcomes.

Skills

Educational leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Data analysis

Professional learning

Evidence-informed practice

Communication

Change management

Collaboration

Job description

Thomas More College in Adelaide is seeking an outstanding educational leader for the role of Director of Teaching and Learning – Professional Practice (POR 3). This four-year POR appointment runs alongside a permanent teaching role, offering a unique blend of leadership and classroom practice.

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning and drive the development, implementation and evaluation of professional practice across the College.