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Director of Academic Education

Director of Academic Education

Tes Australia

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 April 2018

Job overview

Applications are invited for the following Executive Leadership position at a prestigious Independent school. This school boasts an excellent teaching and learning environment. Teachers are given the opportunity to utilise modern facilities and comprehensive ICT, excellent resources, and broad opportunities for professional development and growth. 

About the Role:

  • Director of Academic Education 
  • Line Management of various academic leadership staff including School Coordinators and Heads of Department 
  • Provide leadership and change management of academic performance and programmes in the senior school 
  • Full-time, ongoing contract 
  • Position commencement date is negotiable 


About the School:

  • Reputable and sought-after independent school
  • Modern school, new facilities
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Innovation in Education and a strong emphasis on academic excellence 


  • About You:
  • Be a qualified and experienced secondary teacher with relevant post graduate educational leadership qualifications 
  • Have previous experience in a similar School Leadership role 
  • Knowledge of the HSC, BSSS and IB curriculums is highly desirable
  • Be details driven, highly organised and an articulate, self-directed leader
  • Provide a minimum of three professional references
  • Be eligible to gain registration with ACT TQI and a WWVP
  • Possess the right to work in Australia


Please email a copy of your most recent CV to zcobon@smartteachers.com.au to express interest quoting Job Reference 1803-526367. 

Due to time constraints, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with more information.

About Tes Australia

  • Tes Australia
  • Level 3, 127 Creek Street, Brisbane
  • Queensland
  • 4000
  • Australia
+61 800 734 758

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We’re an education business, here to help educators find and secure fulfilling jobs in some of the best schools throughout Australia and internationally. We help experienced principals and deputy principals secure their next role, and middle managers take the next step up in their career. Whether you’re looking for leadership positions in Australia or internationally, we can help find the right role for you.

We'll provide you with a personalised approach with career support from Tim Waley, who has more than 30 years’ experience as a principal, and the help of our experienced Executive Search recruitment specialists to improve your chances of securing your ideal role.

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We’re here to connect you with the jobs that match your preferences, skills, experiences and education philosophies. Our team is made up of experienced school leaders and educators who deeply understand the needs of a school and its leadership team, and who are passionate about helping leaders find the right job.

We provide experienced and aspiring school leaders with a personalised job matching service that streamlines their job hunt, includes ongoing communication and coaching, that can increase the likelihood of their application being considered by a school.

Our wide range of free services for educators can help you to build a marketable executive profile that stands out from the crowd. As a candidate with Executive Search, you’ll work with a dedicated member of our team, who will support you in securing a new promotional position or to transition successfully from one school to the next.  Your dedicated consultant will work with you to:

  1. Find a role that matches your needs, values and ethos
  2. Understand your career ambitions and provide a detailed consultative process about how to reach your goals
  3. Provide valuable insights on the schools you’re interested in, to help you make the right decision
  4. Create a professional leadership application pack
  5. Create a professional and tailored CV
  6. Obtain all required references and vetting checks
  7. Prepare for a successful interview with personalised feedback and insights


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Email your CV to welcome@tes.com and let us know what type of job you’re looking for or apply directly for one of our available jobs below, and we'll be in touch to provide you with more information or discuss great job opportunities.

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