Head of Learning & Teaching | St Kilda Road

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. 

Wesley College is seeking to appoint an outstanding leader as Head of Learning & Teaching working across our St Kilda Road and Elsternwick campuses. This is a full-time role for an initial fixed term of 3 years commencing 20 January 2025. 

The Head of Learning & Teaching has responsibility for the operational implementation of the strategic direction for learning on the campuses, in consultation with Heads of Campus and the Director of Learning.  Key elements of this responsibility relate to the quality of teaching and learning on the campus, the management of curriculum on the campus, management of professional learning for all staff on the campus, mentoring of staff engaged in leadership of learning, and coordination of programs for new staff, student teachers and interns. 

The role is a member of the College Teaching and Learning Committee and a member of Campus Executive. It reports to the respective Head of Campus, with a secondary reporting line to the Director of Learning.  It holds budget responsibility for professional learning at the campus level, as well as a range of budgets regarding curriculum and learning. Curriculum Coordinators, Heads of Faculty, and Heads of Learning (and similar roles at Elsternwick) report directly to the Head of Learning & Teaching. 

Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a position description and to apply online. Applications will only be accepted via Seek or Wesley College website. 

For further information, please contact Cameron Paterson at Cameron.Paterson@wesleycollege.edu.au 

Applications close at 5:00pm Sunday 14 July 2024. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence prior to the close date. 

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.