Director of Teaching and Learning (Grades 7-12)
Launceston Church Grammar School
36 Button Street, Mowbray Heights, 7248, Tasmania
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Term 1, 2020 (late January)
Job overview
Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding community where global learners and leaders are nurtured, challenged and inspired to serve and shape our world with courage, curiosity, creativity and compassion.
Launceston Grammar has entered an exciting new chapter thanks to the collective endeavour of a visionary Headmaster, energetic leadership team and exceptional staff. We are seeking a person who shares our passion for providing students with a world-class education to serve in the position of:
About the Position
Launceston Church Grammar School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic educator to the position of Director of Teaching and Learning (7-12), to ensure that exemplary teaching and learning practices are modelled and developed at Launceston Grammar.
The Director of Teaching and Learning (7-12) is a member of the School Executive responsible for the quality and continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices and curriculum implementation at the Senior Campus of Launceston Church Grammar School. They will lead Learning Area Leaders, Heads of Department and other staff allocated to curriculum roles to ensure a coordinated, coherent and connected school programme of quality teaching and learning.
The Director of Teaching and Learning (7-12) will ensure the school meets its quality assurance and reporting obligations as defined by national and state curriculum authorities and will support the decision making and strategic objectives of the School. Reporting to the Deputy Head -Teaching and Learning, the Director of Teaching and Learning (7-12) supports both strategic and operational leadership to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
This position is full-time and commences in Term 1 (January), 2020
Role requirements
To be successful in this role, you will be a highly experienced educator with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills who can proactively motivate staff and influence student learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to the professional development of staff, empowering teams and continuous improvement in teaching and learning. The candidate will also possess virtues and beliefs which align with and support the School’s Christian foundations as an Anglican School.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to visit the Launceston Church Grammar School website at https://www.lcgs.tas.edu.au/positions-vacant for further information and details regarding the application process.
Inquiries may be directed to Mrs Audra Anderson (Human Resources Manager) at hr@lcgs.tas.edu.au.
Support for and alignment with the ethos, culture and values of an independent Anglican School is essential.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 27 September 2019
Attached documents
About Launceston Church Grammar School
The School
Launceston Church Grammar School is a co-educational Anglican School that has two campuses: The Broadland Campus and the Mowbray Campus.
The Broadland Campus is located in East Launceston (five minutes from the CBD) and caters for Pre-Kinder to Grade 6. The Junior Campus is in the candidate stage of gaining full programme authorisation with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) which is now fully embedded within the curriculum.
The Mowbray Campus is located in Mowbray (ten minutes from the CBD) and caters for Grades 7 to 12. Launceston Church Grammar School has a Boarding House, which is located at the Mowbray Campus and accommodates students from Grades 5 to 12.
Values and High Expectations
Launceston Church Grammar School is a learning community of shared high expectations, where we uphold the following values in all our relationships:
- Integrity - We behave ethically
- Stewardship- We care about people and the world in which we live
- Inclusion- We value diversity and respect the dignity of each person
- Initiative- We lead the way
- Teamwork- We work together to achieve superior results
- Accountability- We take responsibility for our actions
We aim to attract employees who want to be part of a community of lifelong learners striving for excellence in outcomes and practice. We employ creative people and who are deep thinking, collaborative, innovative and resourceful.
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