Head of Teaching and Learning K-12
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Inspire excellence nurture belonging and empower every student to flourish. At Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College we are seeking an inspiring and visionary educational leader to shape the future of teaching and learning across our dynamic K-12 community. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the Head of Teaching and Learning (K12) will play a pivotal role in driving academic excellence innovation and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of inclusion wellbeing and high performance. Working in close partnership with the Principal Deputy Principal and a committed team of curriculum leaders you will lead the way in embedding contemporary educational practices harnessing data-driven insights and ensuring every student flourishes as a confident capable and compassionate learner. This is a chance to bring your vision passion and expertise to a thriving future-focused College and lead with purpose impact and integrity.
About us:
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is an independent Preschool to Year 12 co-educational school providing Hunter Valley families with an innovative and future- focused education for their children. Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College focuses on the development of the whole child - emotionally physically intellectually and spiritually within a caring Christian environment. We foster a deep sense of community within our school and work towards helping each student reach their potential through by providing opportunities for everyone to learn lead and serve. We endeavour to be a learning gateway to a world of opportunities for our students. We will prepare them well for the years that follow schooling by encouraging them to embrace their individual talents and interests strive for excellence and seize the day!
Why youll love working with us:
Our students and staff are the heart of what we do here at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As part of our organisation you will have access to the following benefits:
- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (maximise your take-home pay)
- Career and development opportunities we want you to flourish!
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
- Paid parental leave
- Experience in school leadership or a role providing support and leadership in an independent school environment or equivalent experience.
- Experience in identifying and implementing significant improvement and change in an independent school setting.
- Confident and inspiring educational leadership that prepares the College and its students for the future.
- Outstanding knowledge of and proven skills in curriculum development assessment and reporting and curriculum operations.
- A strong understanding of innovative educational practice as it relates to student learning academic performance and student wellbeing.
- Highly developed decision-making skills and a demonstrated ability to problem-solve think strategically creatively and analytically.
- A passion for excellence and innovation in education.
- The ability to provide outstanding academic leadership.
- Knowledge and understanding of emerging and current trends in teaching learning and in educational practice.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelors degree in education or a relevant field (teaching qualification)
- Postgraduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline focusing on leadership or education (preferred)
- Registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
- Knowledge of the Australian curriculum and NESA requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NSW syllabus documents including the ability to respond to student learning needs.
- NSW Working With Children Check
- National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
- Committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our team
- Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.
How to apply:
Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.
We encourage early applications; we will begin reviewing submissions as they are received.
Applications Close: Friday 10 October 2025.
Who we are
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes four schools Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do inspired by the way of provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do
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You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people.
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people.
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