<p><strong>Full-Time Ongoing Position | Senior Leadership Role</strong></p> <p>Are you a passionate educational leader with a commitment to academic excellence, staff development, and Christian education?</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced and visionary <strong>Dean of Teaching and Learning</strong> to join our Senior Secondary Leadership Team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished educator to shape teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, and academic achievement within a thriving independent Christian school community.</p> <p>As a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic direction of teaching and learning across the College, driving high-quality pedagogical practice, curriculum excellence, and data-informed improvement initiatives that enhance student outcomes.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <p>This influential leadership role offers the opportunity to:</p> <p>✔ Lead and shape the College's Teaching and Learning Framework</p> <p>✔ Drive academic excellence and continuous improvement across Years 7-12</p> <p>✔ Lead curriculum, assessment, moderation, and reporting practices</p> <p>✔ Mentor and develop Heads of Learning Areas and teaching staff</p> <p>✔ Work in a collaborative Senior Leadership Team</p> <p>✔ Make a lasting impact on student achievement and staff capability</p> <p>✔ Serve in a Christ-centred educational environment committed to excellence and purpose&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Dean of Teaching and Learning provides strategic leadership across all aspects of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, academic achievement, and teacher professional growth. The role includes a teaching allocation of up to 0.4 FTE, enabling the successful candidate to remain connected to classroom practice while leading whole-school improvement initiatives.&nbsp;</p> <p>Key areas of responsibility include:</p> <ul> <li>Leadership of curriculum planning, implementation, review, and innovation</li> <li>Oversight of assessment, reporting, moderation, and academic compliance</li> <li>Leadership of professional learning and instructional coaching</li> <li>Analysis of academic data to drive student achievement and improvement</li> <li>Management, support, and development of Heads of Learning Areas</li> <li>Oversight of NAPLAN, OLNA, WACE, ATAR, and SCSA compliance requirements</li> <li>Development of intervention and extension programs that support every learner to achieve their potential&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Employment Details&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Employment Type- </strong>Full Time&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Commencement Date-</strong> 2027&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes:</p> <ul> <li>A Master of Education or Master of Educational Leadership.</li> <li>Current Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.</li> <li>Proven success in educational leadership within a secondary school setting.</li> <li>Strong expertise in curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, and academic improvement.</li> <li>Experience leading and developing staff and leadership teams.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to analyse and act on student achievement data.</li> <li>Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.</li> <li>A passion for developing teachers and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.</li> <li>A personal Christian faith and a willingness to actively support the Christian ethos, values, and mission of the College will be highly regarded.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Highly Regarded</strong></p> <p>Applicants with experience in independent or Christian schools and a strong understanding of contemporary educational practice, innovation, and strategic school improvement will be highly regarded.</p> <p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p> <p>If you are an experienced educational leader who is passionate about developing exceptional teachers, enhancing student achievement, and contributing to a flourishing Christian learning community, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students, staff, and families.</p> <p><strong>Applications Close:</strong> Sunday 20th September</p> <p>The College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. As such, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</p> <p><strong>Employment is subject to relevant screening checks and compliance requirements.</strong></p> <p>For Further Information</p> <p>Please contact our HR team at:<br> Email: humanresources@livingwaters.wa.edu.au</p>