Director of Learning & Teaching (Yrs 9 – 12)

• Exciting opportunity now available, starting Term 1, for the academic year
• Beautiful Coffs Harbour location
• Family friendly, inclusive and collaborative school
• Fixed term contract of 12 months

Our purpose is to transform the lives of our students every day, with the aim of Bishop Druitt College being the foremost K-12 college on the North Coast of New South Wales. It is the product of the vision of a community – to build a college with access to all who want their children to achieve the highest standard of education and behaviour.

Bishop Druitt College is founded on faith. The Anglican ethos is present in its caring philosophy and its concern to produce educated leadership. The college is a community college in the sense that its doors are open to all, whatever their personal belief system, as long as they are sympathetic to the college’s Christian foundation. We proudly foster an inclusive learning environment that values diversity and and honour the rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Summary of role

The Director of Learning and Teaching (Snr. School) is a member of the College Leadership Team (CLT). They have the delegated responsibility for the oversight and development of pedagogical innovations and the College structures and protocols that enable it to meet the College strategic vision and compliance requirements as set by NESA. This includes the overall programming, delivery and assessment of the curriculum in the senior school (Years 9 to 12) and reports to the Assistant Principal (Head of Secondary).

The role works closely with the Principal and Assistant Principal/Head of Secondary, to coordinate all aspects of curriculum delivery, assessment and the tracking of students in Years 9 to 12 and supports the Principal and Assistant Principal (Head of Secondary) in providing outstanding education for all students.

This role is future minded and leads the Head of Faculty team through building leadership culture, developing innovative pedagogy and teaching programs, monitors student progress within a future school framework and ongoing improvement in achieving academic excellence.

Additionally, the Director of Learning and Teaching (Snr. School) will work closely with the Director of Learning and Teaching (Primary) and the Head of Middle School in the mapping of a whole school curriculum that ensures that there is a well-articulated progression through the various stages of learning at the college.

The Director of Learning and Teaching (Snr School) is an integral member of the College Leadership Team (CLT) and this role includes a 0.4FTE teaching component.

The successful applicant must:

• Evidence of teacher education studies at a recognised Australian university or tertiary institution or equivalent.
• Ability to be accredited to teach in NSW by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Current First Aid or CPR.
• Have demonstrated experience with use of ICT equipment and systems in an education context (including but not limited to LMS such as Schoolbox/TASS, Google Drive and Google Classroom).
• Have demonstrated strong computer literacy with Mac and PC applications.
• Be supportive of the ethos of independent Anglican education.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and participating in a positive team environment including being flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the team.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure prioritising the needs of the College in consultation with Management.
• Able to be flexible and respond to college administrative needs as they occur.
• Model appropriate behaviour, dialogue, attention to detail, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal appropriately with material of a personal and confidential nature.

What’s on offer:

• A progressive and flexible work environment that focuses on the development of the whole person.
• This role also attracts a Coordinator allowance 2 (CO2) under the MEA.
• A competitive remuneration package dependent on qualifications and experience in line with the Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid Model) Multi-Enterprise Agreement .

Please read our candidate pack attached for more information on the position and the application process.

Bishop Druitt College is an inclusive environment that advocates for diversity and equality.

Application close date 25th October