Leader of Teaching & Learning - Middle School

FLEXI; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmund Rice Flexible Schools Ltd in Elizabeth invites applications for Leader of Teaching and Learning – Middle School. The role oversees Years 7–9 with a 0.5FTE teaching load, reporting to Head of Campus, and leads curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical practice across the middle years.

The successful candidate will drive literacy and numeracy, use data to improve learning and wellbeing, coordinate professional learning, and contribute to pathways for disengaged learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning practices.
• Proven ability to lead improvement initiatives and support staff development.
• Current teaching qualifications and significant teaching experience.
• Experience working with young people facing complex educational challenges.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Working with Children Check – DHS Clearance and SAVA Clearance.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Understanding of Edmund Rice values within Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum, assessment, reporting and pedagogical practice across Years 7-9.
• Support teachers to deliver engaging, differentiated learning aligned with ACARA v9.
• Drive literacy and numeracy initiatives and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Use student data to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Support curriculum planning, moderation and reporting processes.
• Coordinate professional learning and curriculum development for teaching staff.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to strengthen educational pathways for young people.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment practices

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

## Leader of Teaching & Learning - Middle SchoolApply: Edmund Rice Flexible School, Elizabeth: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: November 12, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR - R000235**Leader of Teaching and Learning – Middle School: Edmund Rice Flexi School – Elizabeth** * TENURE: Full-time, Fixed term* COMMENCING: January 2027 **ABOUT THE ROLE** We are seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to join our Elizabeth campus as Leader of Teaching and Learning – Middle School. Reporting to the Head of Campus and working closely with campus and regional leaders, this role provides leadership across Years 7-9 teaching and learning while maintaining a 0.5FTE teaching load. The successful candidate will lead the development of high-quality, inclusive and engaging educational programs that support the diverse needs of young people who have experienced educational disengagement. Key responsibilities include: * Leading curriculum, assessment, reporting and pedagogical practice across Years 7-9.* Supporting teachers to deliver engaging, differentiated learning aligned with ACARA v9* Driving literacy and numeracy initiatives and evidence-based teaching practices.* Using student data to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes.* Supporting curriculum planning, moderation and reporting processes.* Coordinating professional learning and curriculum development for teaching and support staff.* Working collaboratively with campus leadership to strengthen educational pathways and opportunities for young people. These expectations of the Leader of Teaching and Learning – Middle School are shaped by the four touchstones of the EREA Charter, being: * Gospel Spirituality;* Inclusive Community;* Liberating Education; and* Justice and Solidarity. **ABOUT YOU:** * Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational setting.* Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning practices.* Proven ability to lead improvement initiatives and support staff development.* Relevant teaching qualifications and significant teaching experience.* Experience working with young people facing complex educational challenges.* Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.* A Working with Children Check – DHS Clearance and SAVA Clearance.* Current Driver’s Licence.* Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. **WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU** * Attractive salary and leadership allowance* 12% Superannuation contribution* Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a* Ongoing professional development opportunities* Edmund Rice charism **HOW TO APPLY** ***(Please upload documents in PDF format)*** To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Toby Noble, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email [e-mail] **Applications will be reviewed as they are received.** **ABOUT THE ORGANISATION**Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. *The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.* *All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.* *Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.* *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.**Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*