Dean of Teaching, Learning and Innovation
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Job Summary
Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6 girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892 the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life and lead with grit and grace. We pride ourselves on providing a personalised holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Executive Team as Dean of Teaching Learning and Innovation. Reporting to the Deputy Principal the role leads curriculum innovation academic performance and contemporary pedagogy across our Senior School (Year 7-12). You will work closely with the Deputy Principal Heads of Department and wider academic teams to delivery outstanding learning outcomes.
As Dean you will champion a modern relevant and impactful curriculum fostering a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and professional learning. With strong academic leadership youll ensure compliance with QCAA processes lead datainformed practice and strengthen pathways for every studentATAR vocational and alternativewhile modelling a positive approach to change and innovation.
Please see Position Descriptionfor full details regarding the position.
ABOUT YOU
You are a high performing and dynamic leader with extensive experience and relevant qualifications in teaching learning and innovation in a middle and/ or senior management role within an education setting. Youll bring:
- Deep knowledge of contemporary education issues and frameworks with a track record of delivering schoolwide teaching and learning improvements.
- Strong capability in the production analysis and interpretation of learning outcomes data to inform intervention and lift academic standards.
- Experience leading teams: setting priorities communicating expectations and achieving measurable outcomes.
- Ability to engage students staff and families in a diverse communityfostering critical thinking creativity and excellence.
- High proficiency with digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning; strong written verbal and listening skills; outstanding organisation and attention to detail.
- Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
To be successful in this role you will be highly organised solution focussed and thrive in a fast-paced multi-faceted school environment. Of critical importance is your ability to influence and inspire others and positively impact the Schools strategic direction.
YOUR APPLICATION
If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community please provide the following information in your application:
- Curriculum Vitae (over no more than 3 pages)
- Cover Letter (over no more than 1 page)
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria (over no more than 3 pages)
Applications close 5pm Tuesday 27 January 2026 and must be submitted via .
Applications sent via email will not be processed.
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
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- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
