Director of Teaching and Learning

Director of Teaching and Learning (P-12)

Applications Close: Friday 24 October 2025

Commencement Date: Monday 19 January 2026

Who We Are

We have a glorious task here at Covenant Christian School of bringing the Gospel truth, as revealed in the Bible, to every aspect of student education. We do this because we know that Christ is supreme in all things (Colossians 1:15-17), including the academic, sporting, creative and cultural spheres, whilst ensuring the love, care and wellbeing of all our Community. It is our prayerful hope that every student who enters our care will understand that they are known and loved deeply by the Lord, and that a genuine relationship of faith will be evident in their life, not simply at school, but for all of life. Whilst we seek to do all things with rigor, our barometer for student success will be shown in faithful service of the Lord using the gifts he has given for his glory.   Over 45 years committed to the same Vision and Mission Covenant Christian School was founded over 40 years ago by Christian parents who passionately believed that parents are responsible for bringing up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Their vision was a school that provided a comprehensive education, taught to a high standard by Christian teachers, in which Christ was recognised as Lord of all. This education was not only to prepare the students for future study or work, but for life itself. Today, this vision lives on through a dedicated Board, School Association, staff and community, united in this original Vision and Mission.  

Vision To faithfully serve in God's plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Mission To assist parents in the nurture of their children, by providing a Christ-centred, biblically grounded, culturally engaging and academically rigorous education to equip the children to live for God's glory.   Who You Are As Director of Teaching and Learning (DoTaL), you will be responsible for ensuring that quality teaching and learning from a Christian perspective are in place throughout the school in relation to this significant area. This will require you to research, develop, advise, train, implement and report on teaching and learning (T&L) initiatives across Years P to 12, in line with the school's Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan. You will advise the Principal of T&L issues affecting the school and develop response initiatives for the Principal to consider that will lift the effectiveness of T&L practice. In so doing, you will provide major input to the school's Strategic Plan, as you seek to future equip the school in all aspects of T&L. You will develop and manage projects within the T&L space, working with Heads of School (HoS), Coordinators and staff, and will ensure that associated policies and processes are developed and adhered to. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will initiate, coordinate and oversee the professional development of teaching staff and shape their pedagogical approaches. You will help them ensure that a biblical worldview permeates the school's T&L practices. You will seek to promote good teaching practices and challenge poor teaching. You will have specific responsibility for Learning Support and Extension & Enrichment Coordinators. It is expected that you will consult widely regarding best practice, liaising with other schools, leading task forces, attending and presenting workshops at conferences, and will be an active CEN member, contributing to the wider community of Christian Educators in this area.  

Core Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Teaching and Learning (T&L) Framework across the school (P -12).
• Ensure a biblical worldview permeates the school's T&L practices including priority focus of professional development in this area.
• Work with Heads of School to foster an educational culture that values respect for learning and promotes academic growth.
• Research, report and recommend T&L initiatives, projects and policy that will lift the effectiveness of education practice across Years P to 12.
• Ensure associated policies and processes are developed and implemented.
• Initiate, coordinate and oversee the professional development of teaching staff across the school and shape teacher pedagogical approaches.
• The Coordinators of Extension and Enrichment as well as Learning Support will report directly to you. You will be responsible for providing leadership and training support, thereby empowering them to effectively lead, develop, and equip their teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop strategies, in consultation with the Heads of School which promote academic rigour and differentiated learning.
• Develop, implement and annually evaluate DoTaL's Annual Action Plan (AAP) in consultation with the Principal.
• In consultation with the Principal, develop and manage projects within the T&L area.
• Organise Professional Learning activities (including during PD Week and Conference Week events).
• Advise the Principal of teaching and learning issues that affect the school and develop response initiatives for the Principal to consider in line with the school's Vision and Mission.
• Working with the Deputy Principal and HoS, ensure teaching and learning programs are compliant with NESA registration and accreditation requirements at all times.
• Collaborate with other school Directors in implementing the Strategic Plan across the school.
• Provide leadership, as a member of Executive Team, in accordance with the school's Vision and Mission.

Requirements

Teaching & Learning

• Maximise the benefits of online learning and encourage information learning technologies amongst staff.
• Oversee teaching staff induction processes.
• Develop, manage and ensure compliance to the teaching staff appraisal system.
• Work with Heads of School to identify, observe and monitor teaching staff who may need more intensive help in classroom and teaching practice.
• Support Coordinators in the implementation of quality student assessment.
• Encourage HSC marking amongst staff.
• Implement standardised testing as a benchmark for progress.
• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion, actively involved in the life of their local church and with a strong passion for Christian community.
• Able and willing to sincerely affirm the modelling a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and these beliefs in their everyday work and life.
• An experienced educational leader in Christian Education.
• Qualifications and experience commensurate with this Executive position.
• Inspirational leadership with strong management skills and a track record of success in managing people and in working cohesively with others. Ability to instill trust, confidence and cohesion.
• Efficient and organised with ability to run research and implementation projects.
• Experience in NESA Registration and Accreditation requirements, plus a clear understanding of the Registration and Accreditation of Non-Government Schools (RANGS) and to implement RANGS into the day-to-day running of the school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively across a broad range of audiences throughout the school community and within the Christian Education Network.
• Ability to be solution-focused and objective in your problem solving and decision-making whilst adhering to sound Christian principles and being sensitive to the needs of others.
• An appreciation for, and understanding of, the unique developmental needs of students and the significance of spiritual, social and emotional learning to personal growth, wellbeing and academic engagement.
• Commitment to your own professional learning and in making contributions to the broader Christian Education community, including willingness to undertake post-graduate studies as appropriate.
• Strong track record of achievement in T&L having successfully embedded T&L practice.
• A strong working knowledge of ICT as it relates to educational programs. A working knowledge of Canvas and Edumate is highly desirable.
• Able to provide a valid Working with Children Check.

In Return We Offer

• Two Conference Weeks each year (January and July) for mandatory training, professional development, meeting and preparation times
• Dedicated Induction Day in January
• Support package of programs and mentoring for those new to the teaching profession, including 'Covie 101' for new teachers, and mentoring for all new staff.
• A supportive, caring Christian environment
• An onsite café; staff morning teas
• Onsite gym, Fitness Passport

Work Health And Safety The school is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace for everyone. All staff have a responsibility to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of everyone else at school or involved in school activities. As such you must comply with reasonable Workplace Health and Safety instructions, policies and procedures, including the provision of care to students within the scope of your role. You will also participate in school safety, such as by completing risk assessments, addressing hazards and reporting safety incidents. The school reserves the right to modify and adjust role descriptions to meet its operational and strategic needs.

Teaching Load to be negotiated with the successful candidate POR 3 allowance position under Employment terms and conditions governed by the NSW Christian Schools Teaching Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement