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Assistant Dean -Literacy and Learning Development

Assistant Dean -Literacy and Learning Development

Tes Australia

Inner City, Brisbane Qld

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Term 3

Job overview

Assistant Dean of Literacy and Learning Development

Highly Reputable Independent School - Inner City

Experienced Leader of Literacy and Learning Development

Full Time, Permanent role for Term 3, 2018

Leading Independent School urgently seeking an Assistant Dean of Literacy and Learning Development for a full time, permanent position, commencing Term 3, 2018.

Our client is a highly reputable independent school that values academic excellence within a holistic educational setting. The school boasts 21st century learning practices and caters to students of all abilities. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team of passionate staff. 


About the Role:

This is a permanent full-time position. The Assistant Dean – Literacy and Learning Development, will have a particular responsibility for the co-ordination, oversight and monitoring of extension programs, students with learning disabilities and learning difficulties in literacy and numeracy from P-12. A key role will be the oversight of the embedding of literacy skills across the curriculum in the Middle and Senior Schools.

The role of Assistant Dean-Literacy and Learning Development, is an important middle management position. The Assistant Dean – Literacy and Learning Development, is expected to develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with staff and parents, and exemplify outstanding professionalism.


  • Assistant Dean of Literacy and Learning Development
  • Full Time Permanent role
  • Commence Term 3, 2018
  • Classification: HoD Level 1
  • Experienced Candidates will be highly regarded
  • Elite Girls’ Day and Boarding School
  • Strong community spirit and identity 
  • Attractive historical and contemporary buildings
  • Strong technology including one-to-one classrooms


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About You:

  • Possess current references
  • Have the right to work in Australia
  • Hold a teaching qualification recognised in Australia
  • Be registered, or have the ability to be registered with QCT


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  • Queensland
  • 4000
  • Australia
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