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Add expected salary to your profile for insights St Andrews Lutheran College is an independent, co-educational school located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, with over 1,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a Christ-centred community with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian co-education. Our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. As employees, our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation and guides everything we do. We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive. Position Overview Position Title: Director of Learning and Curriculum (Secondary) Employment Basis: Permanent Anticipated Start Date: Negotiable Pay Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications The Role This is a strategic, senior leadership role responsible for leading curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across Years 712. As a member of the Secondary Executive Team, the Director provides wholesecondary school leadership, guides instructional excellence, and ensures coherence, innovation and high-quality practice in every faculty. This position is suited to an experienced senior education leader who is already shaping teaching and learning at a whole-school or multifaculty level , and is ready to contribute to a thriving and futurefocused educational community. Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation and renewal of the College''s Pedagogical Model and Teaching & Learning Framework. Oversee curriculum design, documentation and alignment with ACARA and QCAA requirements. Lead assessment design quality, reporting structures, and all QCAA endorsement, confirmation and integrity processes. Drive data-informed improvement routines that translate into enhanced learning progress and instructional practice. Build leadership capability across Heads of Department, supporting them as instructional leaders. Lead digital learning and guide responsible, curriculum-aligned AI-enabled practice. Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Secondary Executive Team. Maintain a teaching load (0.10.2 FTE), ensuring ongoing engagement with classroom practice and student learning. The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will demonstrate: Substantial experience in a senior curriculum or teaching & learning leadership role (e.g. Director/Dean/Head of Teaching & Learning, Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching, Deputy Principal Curriculum, or equivalent). Proven capacity to lead curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across multiple faculties or a full secondary subschool. Deep knowledge of evidencebased teaching, curriculum design and QCAA processes (endorsement, confirmation, assessment integrity). Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning, build instructional capability, and influence teaching practice at scale. Strong strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to shape culture, foster alignment and drive improvement. Capacity to lead innovation in digital learning and emerging AIenabled practices. A genuine commitment to the Christian ethos and values of St Andrews Lutheran College. Please note: all teachers are expected to have a current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Application Instructions For a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack prior to applying, prospective candidates must contact the Director of People and Culture, Mary-Ellen Jackman on (07) 5568 5900 or via email [email protected]. Please ONLY APPLY via the above email. (Applications through SEEK will not be accepted) Applications close 9am on Tuesday 24th March 2026 The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. Agency applications are respectfully declined. St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedures. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: How many years'' experience do you have in a Learning and Development Role? How many years'' experience do you have as a Director of Learning? Have you completed a qualification in teaching? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have experience planning and implementing education programs in an early learning environment? Do you have current teacher''s registration in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Curriculum Coordinator? Do you have a current or past connection with St Andrews Lutheran College? This could be as a parent, relative, former student, or staff member. If so, please briefly describe your connection. Education, Training & Professional Development St Andrews strives to provide a high quality education in a Christian context. We value a holistic approach, and encourage students to develop values that enrich the intellect, nurture the spirit, develop social responsibility and create healthy lifestyles. St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr