Leader of Learning TAS - Leadership 2 Position

Wollondilly Anglican College; Wollondilly Shire Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollondilly Anglican College seeks a Leader of Learning for TAS 7-12, commencing in 2027. The successful candidate will be a registered NSW teacher, experienced in Stage 5/6 subjects and a capable leader within a Christ-centred environment.

The role focuses on explicit instruction, curriculum leadership and administration across the TAS area, reporting to senior leadership and collaborating across the college.

Qualifications

• Be registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and accredited as Proficient or Experienced.
• Experience leading Teaching and Learning in Years 7–12 and a strong grasp of TAS subjects.
• Commitment to Christian ethos and the College’s three strategic areas: excellence in Learning, Care and Culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TAS team and drive professional learning and staff development.
• Act as Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12 if required and participate in senior management activities.
• Oversee curriculum, assessment, programming and quality feedback within TAS Stages 4–6.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Explicit Instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education

NSW: Proficient/Experienced Teacher Accreditation

Job description

Leader of Learning - TAS 7-12(Leadership 2 Position)

Role commences in 2027

The successful applicant will be registered with the New South Wales Educational StandardsAuthority (NESA) and be accredited as a Proficient or an Experienced Teacher. The teacher willlead a team of highly competent, experienced and enthusiastic staff. This is a Senior Position atthe College and the successful applicant would be accountable to the College Headmaster throughthe Head of Secondary Years and Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12. The successfulapplicant would be a teacher with teaching experience and qualifications suitable for such aleadership role.At Wollondilly Anglican College we focus on three strategic areas - excellence in Learning, Care,and Culture.

• Learning - We will provide high-quality teaching in every classroom, and in every lessonso that all students experience consistently high levels of academic growth.
• Care - Our aim is for every student to be cared for, feel connected to teachers and peers,and experience the safe, loving community that Jesus calls us to provide.
• Culture - We will support all staff and students, within a Christ-centred community, toachieve and contribute to the continued high expectations of the College.

The successful applicant would be committed to growing in and contributing to these threestrategic areas at the College.

Why join the Leadership team at Wollondilly Anglican College?

Wollondilly Anglican College:

• is a leading PreK-12 College in the Wollondilly region, situated on approximately onehundred acres of beautiful grounds, with modern facilities and surrounded by natural
• employs faithful Christian staff creating a supportive Christian work environment
• is focused on quality learning, care and culture
• supports Leaders through Quality Professional Learning Opportunities and mentoring of new leaders
• has a staff wellbeing committee made up of staff across the College to facilitate support and care for all staff

• has a high retention rate of experienced educators
• has a strong student culture of high expectations of learning, behaviour and presentation
• is part of The Anglican Schools Corporation, incorporating a broad cross section of independent schools across NSW, with benefits and entitlements transferable across the network
• is actively involved in the local community including the Thirlmere Festival of Steam, WACKids Care Meals Ministry etc
• is located within reasonable travel time to Wollongong, the Southern Highlands and SouthWestern Sydney
• is supportive of staff in applying for NESA HSC marking as we value the professionaldevelopment staff receive by doing this
• provides meals when events are run such as parent teacher interviews, college carnivals

The Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) Leader of Learning will largely be responsible forthe development of Teaching and Learning with a focus on Explicit Instruction within the TASarea along with administrative duties associated with the role. They will also have a well-developedunderstanding of the day-to‑day running of the wider Faculty and the organisational roles withinit. The TAS Leader of Learning is supported by an experienced team of educators.

Personal skills, attributes and expectations:

• Be a committed Christian who is growing in faith and actively involved in a Church
• Have experience in teaching Stage 6 and 5 subjects. This may include Industrial
• Technology, Design and Technology, Engineering, Food Technology, Textiles or otherStage 6 and 5 subjects
• Ideally have workshop teaching experience and an understanding of the importance ofWHS in a classroom environment setting
• Have a passion for the development of technology subjects in the College
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Be an exemplary teacher, with an understanding of evidence based approaches to teaching and learning including explicit instruction
• Foster staff cooperation and commitment
• Exercise leadership with integrity, loyalty and honesty
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant NESA Syllabi related to the TAS areas in Stages 4, 5 and 6
• Have a depth of knowledge and experience in teaching, marking and providing feedback at a Stage 6 level
• Display high levels of organisational and communication skills
• Be committed to collaboration across all levels within the College community
• Be committed to the use of educational technology in the classroom and beyond

Areas of responsibility:

• Leadership of the TAS team including recommendations for staff development and professional learning
• Assume the role of Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12 if required
• Attend Senior Management meetings and College events including some evenings, weekends and non-term time activities as required
• Work with the Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12 in developing the College Educational Framework within the TAS Learning Area
• Contribute to the organisation of a whole College activity as determined by the Headmaster
• Administration
• Coordinate the day-to-day management and leadership of the TAS Faculty
• Preparation and completion of regulatory documentation
• Oversight of Programming and the development of the TAS subjects Stages 4, 5 and 6 in line with NESA requirements
• Management of the TAS Student Reports
• Management of the TAS Budgets and resources
• Other Teaching and Learning
• Exemplary classroom teaching
• Development and monitoring of the differentiated curriculum for all TAS courses
• Coordinate and chair faculty meetings
• Oversee quality assessment practices within the faculty
• Communication
• Effective communication of and advocacy for Executive decisions
• Strong personal presence at College community events and staff functions
• Other
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend expected College events
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to co‑curricular College activities. This will involve hours outside of the regular College day
• Other duties as required by the Headmaster

Applications should include a reference or referee details from the Minister of the Church theycurrently attend.

Wollondilly Anglican College is committed to upholding child-safe principles and ensuring thewell-being of all students. We adhere to the Child Safe Standards and require all staff to activelycontribute to a culture of safety, respect, and care. Successful applicants must support thesevalues and comply with all relevant child protection policies and legislation.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Wollondilly is a co-educational Christian College operated under the auspices of theSydney Anglican Schools Corporation and governed by a College Council. In 2004, 136 students were enrolled on day one from Years K-7. The College rapidlybegan to enjoy a reputation in the local community as a preferred institution ofexcellence in Learning, Care and Culture. Growth currently continues to exceedexpectations. Now, the College has a student population of approximately 1300 fromPre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and has consistently been one of the fastest-growingindependent schools in New South Wales.

Wollondilly Anglican College is founded on a Christian philosophy of education and is stronglysupported by local congregations. Staff, likewise, have a commitment to actively supporting localchurches.

The College is renowned as a Christ-centered, disciplined learning environment where meeting theacademic, spiritual, social, creative, physical and pastoral needs of students, staff and the Collegecommunity is both a central feature and continuing priority. It will remain as accessible, Anglican, T-12,co-educational and comprehensive.

A strong focus on pastoral care at the College serves to build, reflect and support a sense of family. Discipline problems are minimised by a proactive focus on developing a sense of self-worth and respectfor others, enabling each student to proactively engage life and the workforce with confidence, ratherthan respond defensively to situations and events.

The learning environment emphasises the technological and research skills necessary for informationgathering and promoting a love of learning. Curriculum determination, assessment and reportingpolicies are reflective of the abilities of the students, the expectations of the College community, theparameters determined by the NESA and consideration of the balance between predetermined fundingconstraints with the provision and continuance of diverse alternatives. Whilst pursuit of excellence isdetermined for each student according to his or her own God given gifts, the College also has a strongfocus on academic results. Students have achieved National and International recognition in Academicdisciplines, the Creative and Performing Arts and Sport.

Parental and staff involvement in fundraising and working bees is encouraged by an active P&F. Aregular system of open communication has been established, including a student diary, weeklynewsletter and parent information evenings. The College is an integral part of the local communitythrough the initiation and nurture of strong links with the media, business leaders, politicalrepresentatives, local and regional Anglican churches, churches of other denominations and communityorganisations.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

COLLEGE STRUCTURE

With a focus on fostering excellence in education and building a strong, caring community, ourleadership team works collaboratively to ensure that every student’s potential is realised and that theCollege continues to grow as a place of faith, learning and opportunity.

College Headmaster

Mrs Kelly EvansDirector of Teaching

Mr Paul BurnsDeputy Headmaster

Head of Primary

Mr Liam TolandHead of Secondary

Mr Geoff AdamsBusiness Manager

Director of Care &Culture 7-12

The College consists of spacious permanentbuildings set in natural bushland on theWestern side of Remembrance Drive betweenTahmoor and Bargo. Rooms are purpose-builtand air-conditioned. There are noportable/temporary classrooms.

There are currently seven Libraries in additionto designated faculty buildings. A separate semiuniversity style Senior Precinct caters for theCollegiate Years (11 and 12).

LOCATION & BUILDINGS