Department for Education
Job reference: 595547
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneExciting opportunity for an experienced strategic individual to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive, forward-looking strategy that drives education equity and excellence, aligned with the department’s long-term goals.Why work with us: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 roleThe 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.
- Extensive experience as an education leader directing programs and partnerships for a large organisation of strategic importance.
- An appropriate tertiary qualification including post-graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline desirable or relevant experience.
- 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.
- 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.
Applications close: 02/06/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-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.