Teaching and Learning Lead

Malek Fahd Islamic School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite parking

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Malek Fahd Islamic School is seeking a Teaching & Learning Lead to drive high-quality instructional practice across a designated grade/stage. The role focuses on curriculum implementation, programming, assessment and data-informed practice, with coaching, modelling and collaborative planning to support teachers.

Applicants should have current NESA Proficient Teacher accreditation or be willing to undertake the Graduate Certificate of Education (Islamic Education) and demonstrate a strong Islamic

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Islamic educational philosophy and ability to lead in grounding practice in an Islamic worldview.
• Current enrolment in or willingness to undertake Graduate Certificate of Education (Islamic Education).
• Ability to apply MFIS Teaching and Learning Framework to support classroom practice and student growth.
• Experience in programming, differentiation, and enrichment for high-potential learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across allocated grade/stage to ensure high-quality, consistent practice.
• Collaborate with coordinators and teams on curriculum implementation, planning, assessment, and moderation.
• Monitor student achievement, identify interventions, and support teachers in data-informed practice.
• Provide coaching, modelling, classroom observation, feedback and professional learning to staff.
• Promote consistency in curriculum delivery and instructional approaches across the grade/stage.

Skills

Islamic education philosophy

Teaching leadership

Curriculum implementation

Assessment & moderation

Differentiation for high-potential

Data-informed practice

Coaching & feedback

Collaborative planning

Professional communication

Education

Graduate Certificate of Education (Islamic Education)

NESA Proficient Teacher accreditation

Job description

Malek Fahd Islamic School – Hoxton Park NSW

About the School:
Malek Fahd Islamic School Ltd (MFIS) is a growing Kindergarten to Year 12 Muslim School with more than 3000 students across three locations with four campuses.

Our Vision:
The leading school for Islamic education in Australia.
Our Mission:
Empower every learner to achieve their full potential through an Islamic education.

As members of the MFIS community, staff will foster an environment that nurtures God-consciousness (taqwa). We embody the Islamic values of honour, humility, self-respect and dignity. At MFIS, we align with the religious consensus (ijma’) that is established in the Quran, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Sunni scholarly tradition spanning fourteen centuries.

As members of the MFIS community, staff will embody the Islamic values of honour, humility, self-respect and dignity, aligning with the religious consensus (ijma’) established in the Quran, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Sunni scholarly tradition spanning fourteen centuries.
View our Statement of Faith here: https://www.mfis.nsw.edu.au/philosophy/

About the Role

The Teaching & Learning Lead is a key instructional leadership role responsible for supporting high-quality and consistent teaching and learning practice across the allocated grade/stage.

Working closely with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and teaching team, the role will support curriculum implementation, programming, assessment and moderation, differentiation and data-informed practice. The Lead will monitor student achievement and growth, identify students requiring intervention, consolidation or extension, and support teachers to translate student data into effective classroom practice.

A key focus of the role is developing and supporting teacher practice through collaborative planning, coaching, modelling, classroom observation, feedback and professional learning. The Lead will also promote consistency in curriculum delivery, assessment practices and instructional approaches across the grade/stage.

Teaching & Learning Leads will play an important role in embedding the MFIS Teaching and Learning Framework, Islamic educational philosophy and Graduate Qualities into teaching and curriculum practice, while contributing to a culture of high expectations, accountability and continuous improvement.

To view the School's strategic plan please visit the link below:
https://www.mfis.nsw.edu.au/strategic-plan

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the School’s Islamic educational philosophy, with the capacity to lead the team in grounding teaching, learning and curriculum practice in an Islamic worldview.
• Completion of, current enrolment in, or willingness to undertake the Graduate Certificate of Education (Islamic Education), with a commitment to ongoing professional growth in Islamic education.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the MFIS Teaching and Learning Framework to support classroom practice, curriculum implementation and student learning growth.
• Proven experience in programming, including differentiation and adjustments for students requiring support and enrichment for high-potential learners.
• Proven ability to develop and review diagnostic, formative and summative assessment practices that support academic rigour.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyse student data, including Markbook, PAT and NAPLAN, to inform teaching practice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support teachers through collaborative planning, coaching, modelling, classroom observation and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated confidence and capability in presenting to staff and facilitating professional learning that strengthens teaching practice and supports School priorities.
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with staff, students and parents/carers.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to a culture of accountability and evidence-informed teaching practice.

Current NESA accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above

Benefits of Working at MFIS

MFIS is an employer that promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits, including:

• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Access to onsite parking
• Access to Employee assistance program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a highly regarded Independent School

MFIS is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students. All prospective staff are required to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment. Staff are expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.