<p>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive and collaborative leadership team and to help shape the next phase of teaching and learning at St Dominic’s, with a strong focus on student growth, academic achievement, explicit teaching and increasing pathways and opportunities for our students.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Director of Teaching &amp; Learning is a member of the College Leadership Team and provides strategic and day-to-day leadership of teaching and learning across the College. The role works closely with the College Deputy Principal, Director of Curriculum, KLA Coordinators and teaching staff.</p> <p>We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about great teaching and can bring energy, ideas and academic ambition to the role, while building positive relationships and bringing people along with them.</p> <p>A key priority will be student growth. We want to continue strengthening the way we understand and respond to student progress, ensuring students are appropriately challenged, supported and provided with opportunities to achieve their best.</p> <p>The Director will champion explicit and evidence-informed teaching, support teachers to strengthen classroom practice and lead professional learning that is practical, purposeful and connected to the needs of our students.</p> <p>The role will also have an important focus on increasing pathways and opportunities for students. We want to ensure our curriculum and learning opportunities respond to different strengths, interests and aspirations, including HSC and post-school pathways.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic leadership of teaching and learning across the College.</li> <li>Contribute to the broader direction of the College as an active member of the College Leadership Team.</li> <li>Place student growth at the centre of teaching and learning, using evidence and data to understand progress and inform improvement.</li> <li>Champion explicit, evidence-informed teaching practices across the College.</li> <li>Lead professional learning that is relevant, practical and supports genuine improvement in classroom practice.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with KLA Coordinators and teaching staff to strengthen curriculum delivery, pedagogy, assessment and academic achievement.</li> <li>Bring a strong understanding of the HSC, senior secondary learning, assessment and student achievement.</li> <li>Help expand pathways and learning opportunities for students, recognising their different strengths, interests, aspirations and post-school destinations.</li> <li>Build the capability and confidence of teachers and middle leaders to lead improvement within their areas.</li> <li>Promote high expectations and a culture of academic ambition, engagement and curiosity.</li> <li>Work closely with the Director of Curriculum to ensure curriculum and assessment practices meet NESA and College requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>We are looking for an educational leader who:</p> <ul> <li>is energetic, approachable and enjoys being part of the day-to-day life of a school</li> <li>is passionate about student growth and improving learning outcomes</li> <li>has strong teaching and learning experience and the credibility to work alongside teachers and leaders</li> <li>understands explicit teaching and can help translate evidence and research into effective classroom practice</li> <li>has experience working with KLA leadership, HSC programs, assessment and senior secondary learning</li> <li>understands the importance of providing different pathways and opportunities for students</li> <li>can plan and lead professional learning that has a genuine impact on teaching practice</li> <li>is confident using data to understand student progress and inform teaching</li> <li>can bring fresh thinking while building trust, collaboration and ownership among staff</li> <li>is committed to Catholic education and the Edmund Rice tradition</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current NESA teacher accreditation.</li> <li>Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications.</li> <li>Demonstrated senior leadership experience in teaching and learning.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and NESA requirements.</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to lead whole-school improvement and professional learning.</li> <li>Highly developed leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Capacity to lead change and build staff capability.</li> <li>Commitment to Catholic education and the Edmund Rice tradition.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Highly Regarded</strong></p> <ul> <li>Postgraduate qualifications in education and/or educational leadership.</li> <li>Experience in boys’ education.</li> <li>Experience leading strategic teaching and learning initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why St Dominic’s?</strong></p> <p>For the right person, this is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the educational direction of the College and to work alongside leaders and teachers who want the best for our students.</p> <p>The College offers a range of benefits for staff, including:</p> <ul> <li>25% College fee discount for staff</li> <li>Professional development and accreditation support</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport</li> <li>Annual influenza vaccinations</li> <li>Catered weekly morning teas</li> <li>Catered staff development and networking days</li> <li>Free street parking</li> <li>Free use of the College gym</li> <li>College-provided laptop</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">St Dominic’s College website</a> to learn more about the College.</p> <p>For further information about the position, including employment conditions, including salary and teaching load please contact the HR Manager, Melissa Gorham, at hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au.</p> <p>Please note: Applicants may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed prior to the advertised closing date.</p> <p>Applications should be submitted to the College Principal, Ms N Devenish, via hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au by 9am, 23 October 2026.</p> <p><strong>Applications should include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest in the position and demonstrating your experience and approach to leading teaching and learning, student growth, professional learning and educational improvement.</li> <li>NSW Working With Children Check clearance details.</li> <li>Teacher Accreditation Summary Report from NESA.</li> <li>Current curriculum vitae detailing professional qualifications and experience.</li> <li>Names and contact details for three referees, including the applicant’s current employer where applicable.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Child Safeguarding Commitment</strong></p> <p>St Dominic’s College is committed to providing a child safe environment and ensuring our recruitment practices support the safety and wellbeing of all students.</p> <p>We expect all employees to share our commitment to safeguarding children and young people and to actively contribute to a culture in which students are valued, respected and safe.</p> <p>The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the College’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au/about-us/policies/" rel="nofollow">Child Safeguarding Policy and related safeguarding policies and procedures</a>.</p> <p><strong>Privacy</strong></p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to review the&nbsp;<a href="https://ereansw.csassurance.com/refdoc_atts/ef72a810-f6ea-013d-208e-0a58a9feac02" rel="nofollow">EREA NSW Job Applicant Collection Notice</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://ereansw.csassurance.com/refdoc_atts/182aff80-f5bc-013d-6ebc-0a58a9feac02" rel="nofollow">EREA NSW Privacy Policy</a> before submitting an application.</p>