Head of Learning and Teaching

Burwood · New South Wales
  • Commencing Term 3, 2018 (or negotiable for the right candidate)
  • Full-time permanent position

Established in 1886, MLC School is an Australian independent girls’ school (Pre-K to Year 12) of the Uniting Church. MLC School’s mission is to educate young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion, and to be agents of change in both their own lives and the lives of others.  

MLC School covers the NESA curriculum, IB MYP and offers a choice of IB Diploma or HSC at Years 11/12. The School is known for its outstanding academic achievement and commitment to excellence in girls’ education. We seek to build on this excellent foundation and to ensure that MLC School continues to be a leader in learning.  

An unique opportunity now exists for a well-qualified, progressive and innovative educator to fulfil the role of Head of Learning and Teaching.

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Head of Learning and Teaching is a member of the Executive team and is responsible for leading the development of a vision for learning at MLC School.

In bringing this vision to fruition, you will build a culture of continual improvement in all aspects of teaching and learning. You will ensure that ongoing improvement and professional learning are viewed as core aspects of each teacher’s work through the implementation of innovative strategies and best practice processes.

The successful candidate will cultivate a strong and collaborative relationships at all level of the School, have proven teaching ability and leadership capabilities, a passion for data driven learning improvement and the use of ICT in education, strong organisation skills and demonstrated capacity to continually renew and expand their curriculum and pedagogical knowledge.

Essential criteria: 

  • Tertiary qualifications education and minimum of Proficient Teacher Accreditation (NSW) or equivalent
  • Leadership experience in an educational environment
  • Experience as a Classroom Teacher

Desirable criteria: 

  • Post graduate qualifications in curriculum/pedagogy or education leadership

If you are the successful candidate, you will be rewarded with a number of exciting benefits including:

  • Discounted school fees
  • Professional learning opportunities
  • Salary packaging
  • Onsite parking
  • Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the link below to view our full advertisement and submit your application by Friday 6 July, 2018.

http://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/MLC50

 

Applications closed Friday 6 July 2018