Head of Learning And Teaching

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Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour.

We have an opportunity for a Head of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) to lead our Faculties to inspire and enable a culture of high standards and expectations, implement educational innovations to support academic progress and enable continuous improvement through research and knowledge sharing. This permanent, full-time position will commence in January 2026. You will be engaged on a permanent basis in your teaching role, with this leadership opportunity offered on a tenure of five years.

About the role:

Reporting to the Vice Principal, the key responsibilities of this role include:

Development and implementation of learning and teaching strategy in Secondary years of schooling.

Cross-Campus alignment and strategy between Corio (Years 7-8, 10-12), Timbertop (Year 9), and Toorak (Year 7 (2027), Year 8 (2028) Campuses.

Enable a culture of improved student outcomes through placing learning at the centre of strategic and operational planning on the campus

Effectively lead, manage and develop direct reports and their teams

Critically review approaches to learning and provide feedback to Heads of Faculty on contemporary practice and new research

Inform the overall Teacher PLD priorities and support the development and structuring of PLD opportunities and calendars

Manage the examination and assessment processes

Support the process of student subject selections, campus and exam timetable development and course and class allocations

About you:

Applicants must possess:

• Successful experience in a similar role
• A positive attitude and collaborative approach
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Experience in Boarding as well as Day school environments is preferable
• Current VIT Registration
• Well-developed IT and administration skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Capacity to build collaborative, positive and professional relationships
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• A proven capacity to initiate and facilitate effective change
• Personal alignment to our School's Strategic Framework and Strategic Imperatives
• Demonstrates exemplary ethical standards
• Open to new ideas and approaches

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of children and has a zero tolerance of child abuse.

The School's Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website , under 'Student Safeguarding'. The School's expectation is that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards , as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School's expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au .

For further details and/or to apply, visit the Employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a document addressing the key selection criteria.

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 12.00 noon on Friday 29 August 2025

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Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading coeducational boarding and day schools offering exceptional education to all of its students, from Early Learning to Year 12. Geelong Grammar School seeks to inspire its students and community to thrive and make a positive difference through its unique and transformational education. Geelong Grammar School has four campuses: Corio, Toorak, Bostock and Timbertop.

A pioneering school that provides exceptional learning opportunities built on real-world experiences and genuine human connections. Established in 1855, we advance our heritage through innovation that champions a well-rounded, modern education for young people.

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading coeducational boarding and day schools offering exceptional education to all of its students, from Early Learning to Year 12. Geelong Grammar School seeks to inspire its students and community to thrive and make a positive difference through its unique and transformational education. Geelong Grammar School has four campuses: Corio, Toorak, Bostock and Timbertop.

A pioneering school that provides exceptional learning opportunities built on real-world experiences and genuine human connections. Established in 1855, we advance our heritage through innovation that champions a well-rounded, modern education for young people.

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