<p><strong>Position Title: </strong>Director of Teaching &amp; Learning – Senior School</p> <p><strong>Level: </strong>Leadership Level 3</p> <p><strong>Commencement Date: </strong>Term 1 2026</p> <p><strong>Hours: </strong>Permanent Full time&nbsp;</p> <p>Thomas Hassall Anglican College is a vibrant P-12 independent College located with close access to the M5 and M7 in the growing southwest of Sydney. We are committed to challenging our students to look beyond boundaries and to use their gifts and talents to make a difference in the world. We are guided by our vision – Growing and Nurturing Excellence in Learning, Wisdom and Service.</p> <p>The College is seeking to employ an experienced educator and leader with a background in Secondary School education to start in Term 1 2026. The right candidate will be able to gather, inspire and lead others, and have an expert understanding of current learning and teaching practice.&nbsp; She or he will be an active Christian who understands how to integrate faith and education in relevant and authentic ways.&nbsp;</p> <p>The right candidate will work collaboratively with staff to improve and innovate the academic curriculum, lead evidence-informed pedagogy, and effectively utilise data to inform classroom practices. The successful person will have a track record of building and leading successful teams, with a passion for contemporary learning methods and a commitment to educational excellence.</p> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>the successful applicant for the above position must be able to provide evidence to support the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Strong personal Christian faith and be a regular and practising member of a Bible-based Christian Church</li> <li>A well-informed understanding of contemporary learning and teaching practices, research, and pedagogy</li> <li>Evidence of leadership of educational innovation and development of curriculum and assessment</li> <li>A track record of success in building effective teams within and across departments/sections and functions of a school.</li> <li>Demonstrated skills, experience and success in educational leadership, administration, and organisation with the ability to manage time and competing priorities.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills (written and oral)</li> <li>Excellent leadership skills, including approachability, listening skills, and showing initiative.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Secondary Teaching qualifications.</li> <li>Master degree in Education or Leadership is desirable.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications should include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cover application letter</li> <li>Completion of Employment Application form available on the College website - This should include the names, addresses and phone numbers of three confidential referees. One of these needs to be from a Christian Minister.</li> <li>Resume outlining teaching, leadership and other experience relevant to the position</li> <li>A statement of educational philosophy</li> <li>Written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in a maximum of 2-3 pages</li> <li>Valid NSW Working with Children details (WWCC)</li> </ul> <p>Thomas Hassall Anglican College is dedicated to maintaining a child-safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people entrusted to our care.&nbsp;Our Child Safe Program includes A Child Safe Policy developed in alignment with the Child Safe Standards, background screening and reference checks. We have a zero-tolerance for child abuse and are committed to doing what we can to keep students safe from harm.</p> <p><strong>To apply, please complete an&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://sascwf02.sasc.nsw.edu.au/Forms/THACRecruitment" rel="nofollow"><strong>Application Form</strong></a><strong> or visit our </strong><a href="https://www.thac.nsw.edu.au/about/employment/" rel="nofollow"><strong>website</strong></a><strong> for more information.</strong></p> <p><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 24 October 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>Please note applicants will be considered for interview upon receipt of application. Appointments may be decided before the closing date.</strong></p> <p>Any enquiries, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:employment@thac.nsw.edu.au?subject=Director%20of%20Teaching%20%26%20Learning%20%E2%80%93%20Senior%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>employment@thac.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Director%20of%20Teaching%20%26%20Learning%20%E2%80%93%20Senior%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:employment@thac.nsw.edu.au?subject=Director%20of%20Teaching%20%26%20Learning%20%E2%80%93%20Senior%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@thac.nsw.edu.au</a>.</p>