Deputy Head of Preparatory School: Teaching and Learning

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a
proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they
thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged
in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961,
Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by
School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.

**Position Name Deputy Head of Preparatory School: Teaching and Learning**

**Area of School**Preparatory School

**Employment Status Fixed term position of responsibility (1.0 FTE)**

**Tenure**5 years

**Time Release**
Up to 0.3 FTE whilst undertaking the responsibilities of the
Deputy Head role

**Employment Conditions Salaried - Award/Agreement Free**

**Key Relationships The Deputy Head of Preparatory School: Teaching and Learning is**
responsible to the Head of Preparatory School and works closely with
the Director of Learning and the Director of Teaching. The Deputy Head
of Preparatory School: Teaching and Learning is a member of the School
Management Group and the Preparatory School Leadership Team and
works closely with Curriculum coordinators, teaching staff and support
staff.

**_Position Objective _**

The Deputy Head of Preparatory School: Teaching and Learning has responsibility for the effective delivery of
teaching and learning and student outcomes in the Preparatory School, as well as facilitating the day-to-day
operations of the school. As an exceptional, relational leader, the Deputy Head of Preparatory School:
Teaching and Learning will advise, guide and mentor curriculum leaders and educators to maintain and
improve teaching and learning from Transition to Year 6, in line with the whole school direction. This position
deputises for the Head of Preparatory School and is a key leadership position at Westminster School.

**_Key Responsibilities _**

**1. Leadership at Westminster School**
- Collaborates in fostering the school’s vision of becoming an internationally recognised learning

community, contributing to the strategic plan’s development, monitoring, and updates.
- Advocates and influences staff to fully embrace and take collective ownership of the school’s vision,

purpose, goals, and strategic direction.
- Exemplifies school values through leadership, impact, and how we treat others.
- Communicates effectively across diverse groups in both the school and broader community, building

strong partnerships.
- Makes informed decisions through thorough data analysis, strategic planning, and reflective

practice.
- Champions innovation in areas of teaching, learning, and wider school initiatives.

**2. Preparatory School Leadership**
- Supports daily operations, including discipline at Level 4, facility upkeep, regulatory compliance, and policy

adherence.
- Provides mentorship and coaching that fosters professional growth and creates a dynamic, inclusive learning

environment.
- Implements school policies and objectives aligned with the school’s Charter and strategic direction, in

collaboration with staff and leadership.
- Strategically advances school initiatives in Adventurous Learning and the Capability Compass.
- Assists with staff recruitment, performance management, and retention.
- Participates in school tours, emphasizing Westminster’s unique strengths and values.

**3. Student Learning Management**
- Guides regular reviews of the academic program to ensure alignment with external standards and

stakeholder expectations.
- Oversees communication of curriculum and course information in collaboration with the Director of Learning.
- Promotes curriculum innovations grounded in research and contemporary best practices.
- Manages assessment and reporting systems, including proofreading student reports.
- Supports full implementation and ongoing improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS) and

continuous reporting.
- Ensures consistent tracking, reporting, and analysis of student progress and learning outcomes.
- Uses data insights to inform decisions and raise academic standards.

**4. Teaching & Professional Growth**
- Partners with the Director of Teaching to identify and lead professional development priorities.
- Models best practices in teaching and learning through leading professional development activities.
- Builds teacher capacity to boost student achievement and effective resource use.
- Cultivates a high-performance culture focused on deep learning, continuous improvement, and knowledge

sharing.
- Supports reflective teaching practices and coordinates lesson observations and student feedback processes.
- Plans timely, relevant professional learning that promotes school-wide improvement.
- Provides classroom, specialist, and collaborative tea