Senior Head of Learning

1 week ago

Kew, Victoria, Australia Xavier College Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Xavier College

At Xavier College we aspire to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character. The individual is expected to align their actions and leadership with the Intent, our graduate qualities and the Pillars in the Xavier College Strategic Plan XC150.

About the Role:

The Senior Head of Learning: Pedagogy & Professional Learning works collaboratively with members of the College Leadership Team and the Learning and Teaching Team, specifically the Heads of Learning (Pedagogy) to develop and enhance professional practice and learning culture at the College, for best outcomes for students.

The Senior Head of Learning: Pedagogy & Professional Learning Leader will establish the strategic priorities to enable teacher improvement, and growth through professional learning and oversee the implementation and review of the plan, to generate improvement across all areas of the school.

The position requires a collaborative and engaging mindset, with empathetic and effective actions and communication supported by good process and documentation. Quality in personal engagement and the formation of positive relationships with colleagues is essential. The role will make a significant contribution to an aspirational and rigorous culture of educational and operational excellence at Xavier through the support of all educators engaged with the College, and works in partnership with the Director of Learning and Growth, Directors of Campus and other members of the leadership team to mobilise priorities of school improvement through professional learning.

Tenure: Full Time - Ongoing

Job Description - Please refer to the link below to view the position description:

Selection Criteria:

Applicants for this position are to specifically address the following selection criteria in cover letter:

  • Demonstration of Ignatian practice through leadership and actions
  • Demonstration of effective staff leadership and positive staff engagement
  • Demonstration of effective student leadership and positive student engagement
  • Demonstration of leadership through process (planning, documentation, communication)
  • Demonstration of leadership through team-building and contribution to and for others
  • Demonstration of leadership for growth (reflection, action, innovation, performance)
  • Demonstration of recent achievements commensurate with the role
  • Indication of future vision and intentions

The deadline for applications close on Monday 13 October 2025, 9:00am.   Please address your cover letter and resume to William Doherty, College Principal.

Should you have any enquiries about this opportunity, please contact a member of The People and Culture team – 

Xavier College is committed to ensuring the protection and wellbeing of every child in our care.

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