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Sa GovernmentSee more

addressAddressSturt, SA
CategoryEducation

Job description

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Department for Education
Job reference: 595547
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Excitingopportunity for an experienced strategic individual tolead the development and implementation of acomprehensive, forward-looking strategy that driveseducation equity and excellence, aligned with thedepartment’s long-term goals.

Why workwith us:

Everychild and young person deserves a great education.

Wehave a strategy that aims to unlock every child’spotential now and into the future, one that in partnership withlearners, students, parents and the wider South Australiancommunity will build a world-leading public education system.One that is equitable and prioritises LEARNING ANDwellbeing.

Together we willmake our education system the best it can be.

Whenour children and young people thrive, so do our communities andour state.
About the role

The Learning andTeaching Directorate is responsible for leading thedelivery of contemporary and contextualised learning designpedagogy and assessment practice, to improve the capabilityof teachers to design meaningful and challenging learningin their local context.

The Director,Learning and Teaching will lead a multidisciplinary team,providing strategic direction to drive and ensureachievement of significant and critical operationalinitiatives, regarding:

  • The designof learning to enact the SA Curriculum
  • Impactfulpedagogical practices
  • Effectiveformative assessment approaches
  • Theprovision of policy support to the Minister, ChiefExecutive and Executive Directors regarding SouthAustralia’s contribution to national teaching andlearning initiatives.

Qualificationsand competencies:

  • Extensiveexperience as an education leader directing programs andpartnerships for a large organisation of strategicimportance. 
  • An appropriatetertiary qualification including post-graduatequalifications in an appropriate discipline desirable orrelevant experience.
  • Deepunderstanding of the Areas of Impact and the implicationsfor curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
  • Highly developedinterpersonal and relationship building skills withdemonstrated success establishing networks and workingcollaboratively to achieve outcomes.

What youwill get in return:

  • A three yearexecutive contract.
  • A deep sense ofpurpose and personal fulfillment through advancingeducational fairness and excellence which benefit childrenand families across South Australia.
  • Be part of thelargest employer in the state, with great career andprofessional development opportunities.

SpecialConditions:

Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior tobeing employed which is required to be renewed every five yearsbefore expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertakeRRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect- Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extendedcourse which will be required to be updated every threeyears. 

Forall other Special Conditions please refer to the attachedPosition Description.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can bedirected to Deonne Smith, Executive Director, Curriculumand Learning, via tel: ( 08)8226 1***.

ApplicationInstructions:

Applicationsshould be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants arerequired to submit a CV and a covering letter of no morethan two pages, outlining their suitability against theposition description. 

People ofAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or thosewho have a disability are strongly encouraged toapply.AdditionalNote :

Thisis a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 3 yearcontract.

Applications close: 02/06/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- How to Apply Guide for Applicants.pdf
- Position Description - Director, Learning and Teaching - May 2024.pdf

Flexibility Statement
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.

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