Director, Learning and Teaching

Management - Schools (Education & Training)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full time

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Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises Learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role

The Learning and Teaching Directorate is responsible for leading the delivery of contemporary and contextualised learning design pedagogy and assessment practice, to improve the capability of teachers to design meaningful and challenging learning in their local context.

The Director, Learning and Teaching will lead a multidisciplinary team, providing strategic direction to drive and ensure achievement of significant and critical operational initiatives, regarding:

• The design of learning to enact the SA Curriculum
• Impactful pedagogical practices
• Effective formative assessment approaches
• The provision of policy support to the Minister, Chief Executive and Executive Directors regarding South Australia’s contribution to national teaching and learning initiatives.

Qualifications and competencies:

• Extensive experience as an education leader directing programs and partnerships for a large organisation of strategic importance.
• Deep understanding of the Areas of Impact and the implications for curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with demonstrated success establishing networks and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes.

What you will get in return:

• A three year executive contract.
• A deep sense of purpose and personal fulfillment through advancing educational fairness and excellence which benefit children and families across South Australia.
• Be part of the largest employer in the state, with great career and professional development opportunities.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Deonne Smith, Executive Director, Curriculum and Learning, via tel: (08) 8226 10***. 

How to apply:

Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 595547.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Closing date is 02/06/2024 11:30 PM

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