Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary)

St Paul's College (see more jobs from this school)

GILLES PLAINS, SA 


Head of Faculty / Department

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 August 2026


Shape the future of learning, build staff capability and lead a culture of educational excellence. Apply Now! • Permanent Teaching Position • Primary Leadership Team • Drive curriculum, pedagogy and assessment excellence

<p>&nbsp;St Paul’s College welcomes applications from collaborative and student-centred educational leaders seeking to make a meaningful impact on teaching excellence, curriculum innovation and student&nbsp;achievement.</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <ul> <li>Permanent Teacher (Primary)</li> <li>Leadership Position | POR 3</li> <li>Member of Primary Leadership Team&nbsp;</li> <li>POR Tenure | 4 Years</li> <li>Commencing January 19, 2027</li> </ul> <p>As a member of the Primary Leadership Team, the Head of Teaching &amp; Learning (Primary) provides leadership in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across Reception to Year 6. Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Head of Primary, this role focuses on enhancing teaching practice, improving student outcomes, and embedding the College’s Learning Principles and Learning Framework. This includes leading the implementation of effective pedagogical approaches, high–quality assessment practices, and the strategic use of data to monitor student progress and drive continuous improvement in learning outcomes.</p> <p><i>Please refer to the Position Information Document on&nbsp;the </i><a href="https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow"><i>website</i></a><i> for more details</i></p> <p><strong>About St Paul’s College</strong></p> <p>St Paul’s College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic co‑educational College in the Edmund Rice tradition, where every person feels a deep sense of belonging and is supported to achieve their personal best. We nurture confident, resilient and well‑rounded young people who contribute positively to the world around them, with purpose.&nbsp;</p> <p>Founded in 1959 and governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd, St Paul’s College is inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and shaped by our values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity. We are an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. Each person is empowered to make a meaningful difference and play an active and positive role in the world around them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Grounded in faith, with learning as our core focus, our exceptional staff work in genuine partnership with families and students to foster a community committed to the pursuit of personal excellence. We nurture a deep sense of belonging, where relationships are supportive and authentic. Every aspect of College life reflects our commitment to forming well-rounded graduates with purpose, who are leaders for a better future.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Please visit our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment</strong></a> for more information about the opportunity and how to apply. For any additional information, please contact our People and Culture Team via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Teaching%20%26%20Learning%20%28Primary%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong>employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au</strong></a> or 8334-8300.</p> <p>Applications for this position will close at <strong>9:00 am Thursday 6 August 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>St Paul’s College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>St Paul’s College is accepting and welcoming to all, fostering right relationships and commitment to the common good. This value is carried through to our recruitment processes as an equal opportunity employer. St Paul’s College promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including First Nations peoples..</i></p>