<p>Pittwater House is seeking an inspirational and collaborative leader to join our Executive Leadership team as the Director of Teaching and Learning, commencing in Term 1, 2025. This full-time, permanent position will oversee educational outcomes across our P-12 school, with a focus on pedagogical leadership, professional learning, and performance development. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality teaching and learning practices, staff accreditation, teacher induction, and maximising student academic outcomes.</p><p>Working closely with the Senior School Director of Studies and the Junior School Curriculum Coordinator, the Director of Teaching and Learning will foster a productive and positive learning environment, supporting teachers across the campus to enhance educational excellence.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the school&#39;s pedagogical practices and professional development initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with staff to drive performance development and ensure adherence to accreditation standards.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to maximise student learning outcomes.</li><li>Work alongside key leadership figures, including the Director of Studies, Junior School Curriculum Coordinator and Heads of Faculty, on all teaching and learning matters.</li></ul><p>Key Attributes:</p><ul><li>Postgraduate qualifications in leadership or pedagogy (or working towards such qualifications).</li><li>Current NESA teacher registration and a valid Working with Children number.</li><li>Deep familiarity with NESA and ISTAA Teaching Standards.</li><li>Exceptional oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Professional presentation and strong interpersonal skills for liaising with a variety of stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and leadership among staff.</li><li>Innovative in teaching practices, with a proactive, problem-solving approach.</li><li>Strong knowledge of compliance and educational legislation, with a strategic mindset.</li><li>High-level administrative skills and organisational abilities.</li></ul><p>This role requires flexible working hours, including availability outside normal school hours and during non-term periods. The Director of Teaching and Learning is expected to participate fully in the life of the school, attend meetings, and make presentations as needed.</p><p>All staff contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular programs (no Saturday sport) of the School. </p><p><strong>Why work with us?</strong></p><ul><li>Onsite baristas offering discounted price coffee and other drinks</li><li>Onsite café</li><li>Use of School pool</li><li>Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members</li><li>Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as guided meditations and wellbeing check-ins</li><li>Support and mentoring available for Teacher accreditation process</li><li>Extensive Professional Development program</li><li>Variety of co-curricular choices</li><li>No Saturday co-curricular required</li><li>Access to flu vaccines and skin checks</li><li>Social events</li></ul><p> A full job description can be found at</p><p><a href="https://www.pittwaterhouse.com.au/enrolments/work-with-us" rel="nofollow">https://www.pittwaterhouse.com.au/enrolments/work-with-us</a></p><p>Pittwater House is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including childsafe standards. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the school with a current Working with Children Check:</p><p><a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check" rel="nofollow">https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check</a></p><p>Reference checking will be a part of the process for the successful applicant. For teachers coming from another school, it is expected that at least one referee will be a member of the school senior executive team. </p><p>Pittwater House is committed to gender equality in pay and employment.</p><p>Applications are to be emailed to James Walmsley, Deputy Principal via </p><p><a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;tphs.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment&#64;tphs.nsw.edu.au</a></p><p>Applications close: 1 November 2024</p>