Teacher Professional Learning: Head of Coaching, Term 1, 2027

Cranbrook School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranbrook School is seeking an outstanding teacher and pedagogical leader to join our Senior School as Head of Coaching, commencing Term 1, 2027. The role combines leading instructional coaching with an active teaching allocation in English, Science, Mathematics, Economics or PDHPE.

The Head of Coaching will develop a team of six Instructional Coaches, establish coaching cycles, evaluate impact, and ensure coaching translates Cranbrook Educational Framework into daily practice.

Qualifications

• NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales.
• Extensive classroom teaching experience in English, Science, Mathematics, Economics or PDHPE.
• Evidence-informed classroom practice and strong teaching credibility.
• Experience in instructional coaching, mentoring, observation and feedback.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Instructional Coaches.
• Capacity to monitor and evaluate coaching quality and impact.
• Firm commitment to child safety and professional conduct with young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination and delivery of instructional coaching across Cranbrook Senior School.
• Coordinate structured coaching cycles and build coaching capability across the School.
• Maintain direct coaching allocation while remaining an active classroom practitioner.
• Evaluate coaching quality using evidence to identify strengths and priorities for professional learning.
• Collaborate with the Director of Professional Learning and academic leaders to shape school priorities.
• Foster a culture of trust, confidentiality and constructive dialogue around teaching and learning.

Skills

Teaching

Instructional coaching

Leadership

Observation & feedback

Education

NESA accreditation NSW

Postgraduate study in education

Tools

GROW coaching model

Job description

Teacher Professional Learning: Head of Coaching, Term 1, 2027

Cranbrook School is seeking an outstanding teacher and pedagogical leader to join our Senior School as Head of Coaching as part of the Teaching and Learning Team, commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will lead the School’s instructional coaching program while maintaining a teaching allocation in one of the following subject areas: English, Science, Mathematics, Economics or Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Professional Learning, the Head of Coaching will lead the development, coordination and delivery of instructional coaching across Cranbrook Senior School. The role is responsible for ensuring that coaching provides high-quality, consistent and practical support for teachers as they translate the Cranbrook Educational Framework into daily classroom practice.

The Head of Coaching will lead and develop a team of six Instructional Coaches, establish clear expectations for high-quality coaching, coordinate structured coaching cycles, and build collective coaching capability across the School. The role will also maintain a direct coaching allocation, ensuring leadership of the program remains grounded in classroom practice and responsive to the needs of teachers.

A key responsibility will be evaluating the quality and impact of instructional coaching, using evidence from coaching practice to identify strengths, implementation barriers and emerging professional learning needs. Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning and relevant academic leaders, the Head of Coaching will ensure that insights from coaching inform the School’s broader professional learning priorities.

Instructional coaching at Cranbrook is developmental rather than evaluative. The Head of Coaching will build a culture of trust, professional challenge and confidentiality, supporting teachers to refine practice through observation, feedback, modelling and deliberate practice.

The successful applicant will also teach within one of the School’s current recruitment areas, English, Science, Mathematics, Economics or PDHPE. The teaching allocation will ensure that the Head of Coaching remains an active classroom practitioner with strong professional credibility.

Teachers at Cranbrook take an active and enthusiastic part in the full life of the School, including involvement in the School’s co‑curricular program.

Cranbrook School teachers enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive remuneration and benefits.

ABOUT YOU

You are an exemplary classroom practitioner and highly credible pedagogical leader with a deep commitment to excellent teaching and continual improvement. You are evidence-informed, reflective and skilled at building trusting professional relationships that allow colleagues to engage in rigorous, constructive dialogue about teaching and learning.

You are an experienced coach, mentor or leader of teacher professional learning, with the capacity to develop other coaches, coordinate a whole‑school coaching program and evaluate its impact. You combine strong communication and organisational skills with discretion, sound professional judgement and a collaborative approach.

SELECTION CRITERIA

NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales, required.

Demonstrated expertise and substantial classroom teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: English, Science, Mathematics, Economics or PDHPE.

A demonstrated record of high‑quality, evidence‑informed classroom practice and strong professional credibility as a teacher.

Demonstrated experience in instructional coaching, mentoring, observation and feedback, or leading teacher professional learning.

Capacity to lead, support and develop a team of Instructional Coaches and to build collective coaching capability across a school.

Strong understanding of effective instructional coaching, including observation, feedback, modelling, goal setting and deliberate practice.

Capacity to establish consistent coaching processes while responding flexibly to the professional needs of individual teachers.

Ability to monitor and evaluate the quality and impact of coaching and use evidence to identify implementation strengths, barriers and future professional learning priorities.

Ability to build trusting professional relationships and maintain appropriate confidentiality, ensuring coaching remains developmental rather than evaluative.

Strong leadership, communication, organisational and analytical skills, together with sound professional judgement and discretion.

Experience with the GROW or GROWTH coaching model, or another recognised coaching framework, is highly regarded but not essential.

Postgraduate study in education, instructional leadership or a related field is desirable but not essential.

A firm commitment to child safety, safeguarding and appropriate professional conduct when working with young people.

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi‑campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students in Pre‑School to Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation across the campus by 2029.

Guided by its enduring vision to be a world‑class school that nurtures and enables every student to fulfil their potential and thrive, Cranbrook offers a values‑led education enriched by academic excellence and extensive sporting and co‑curricular opportunities. The School’s motto, esse quam videri – “to be, rather than to seem to be” – underpins its commitment to authenticity, character and service. This well‑rounded educational approach provides an educational experience that celebrates each individual and prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.

Overlooking Sydney Harbour and set on approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney’s most prestigious eastern suburbs, the School currently educates over 1,800 students across four campuses: two Pre‑Schools – St Michael’s and St Mark’s – a Junior School campus in Rose Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue Hill. The School’s two Boarding Houses provide care and accommodation for 75 students from Years 7 to 12.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.