Leader of Innovative Learning - Middle School
Leader of Innovative Learning - Middle School
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Job Description
Commencement Date: Term 3 2025
Status: Temporary Position
Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School Forde Campus Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and Hurrell Streets Forde
Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.
The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.
TermsA Leadership Allowance (Level 1) and 0.2 release will be paid commensurate with the responsibility of the position.
LINE MANAGEMENT
- Responsible to the Deputy Head of Middle School Learning and Teaching Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal.
LEADER OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (0.2 RELEASE)
- Proactively foster the development of a cohesive teaching and learning culture which is student focused
- Oversee implementation of the Australian Curriculum across Years 68 and in collaboration with Years 5 and 9
- Drive and inspire interdisciplinary initiatives using the principles of Project Based Learning across each year level
- Oversee and coordinate the scope and sequence within the curriculum to ensure a smooth transition for students through different year levels
- Work collaboratively with the middle school leadership team to ensure best practice in teaching learning and wellbeing across the Middle School
- Use data to inform and improve teaching practices across Middle School
- Understand share and apply contemporary educational research to meet the needs of young adolescents
- Assist teachers in designing tiered lessons to differentiate instruction in content process and product to meet the needs of all students
- Assist teachers in designing lessons utilising high impact teaching strategies
- Explore and implement extension opportunities within and beyond the classroom
- Responsible for the pastoral care of a class of Middle School students
- Teach with a focus on developing higher order thinking skills
- Demonstrate a passion for effective teaching and learning
- Collaborate effectively with teaching colleagues
- Contribute effectively to curriculum development
- Liaise with students and parents
- Participate in the schools cocurricular program which may include weekend activities
- Attend staff meetings and professional development
- Support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School
- Other duties as required
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Ability to lead a small team of staff
- Ability to initiate promote and manage change
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of the unique needs of Middle School students and a passion to promote best practice in Middle Schooling
- Knowledge of innovative future focused pedagogy and projectbased learning
SALARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools (Teachers)Cooperative MultiEnterprise Agreement 2025. The position attracts a level 1 leadership allowance.
THE APPLICATION
Applicants should provide the following documents:
- Covering letter addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length).
- Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).
- Teacher Quality Institute registration. More information about registration is available at with Vulnerable People check.
- Details of three professional referees.
Applications close: Friday 23 May 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
