HEAD OF LEARNING AND TEACHING Executive position
14 hours ago
Overview
- Highly regarded independent girls' school
- Excellent opportunity to lead in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Full-time, permanent position, commencing Term 1, 2026
About PLC Sydney
Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion.
With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A-levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations.
About the Role
The Head of Learning & Teaching is an Executive position at PLC Sydney, making you instrumental in fostering a culture of professional excellence and innovation. Your primary focus will be to ensure the quality and effectiveness of teaching across the senior school.
Responsibilities
- Lead Pedagogical Strategy: Direct the design and management of the College/'s teaching and learning framework, ensuring all practices align with the educational vision and strategic goals.
- Champion Quality Teaching Culture: Develop a strong ethos of quality teaching, lead the Professional Development program and budget, and act as the Teacher Accreditation (TAA) delegate.
- Oversee Academic Excellence and Compliance: Monitor best-practice pedagogy, ensure compliance with NESA/ISTAA requirements, oversee academic transitions, and manage essential student reporting and data submissions.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Visionary Leadership Capability: Demonstrated experience in a significant senior or pedagogical leadership role, exhibiting dynamic, ethical leadership and the ability to represent an organisational vision with professionalism.
- Expertise in Pedagogy and Accreditation: Extensive, current knowledge of best-practice teaching and learning environments (Years 7-12), and proven ability to manage and oversee teacher professional development and accreditation (ISTA/NESA compliance).
- Strategic and Collaborative Management: A strong ability to work cooperatively with school leaders and Heads of Faculty to implement strategic change, manage complex projects, and be a confident point of contact for parent, student, and staff feedback.
A detailed Role Statement is available on the website when you click through to apply online
You will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College.
You will need to provide a Working With Children Check Clearance Number and date of birth.
Applications close COB, Tuesday 18 November 2025
The School will consider applications as they are received and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date.
Be sure to include a cover letter as the first page of your resume and the names and contact details of at least two professional referees.
If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a career in a dynamic environment, then we would like to hear from you. Apply now
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