Associate Dean

Sunshine Coast Grammar School is seeking a passionate and experienced educator with proven capacity to lead in the role of Associate Dean – Literacy and Numeracy within the Primary School.

Commencing in January 2026, this newly created leadership role will work alongside the Dean of Teaching and Learning to strengthen teacher capacity and student outcomes across Prep – Year 6.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead evidence-informed approaches in literacy and numeracy.
• Work directly with classroom teachers through coaching, mentoring, modelling, and co-teaching.
• Use student achievement data to monitor progress, identify trends, and inform practice.
• Support curriculum alignment and high-quality professional learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, Learning Enrichment, and Extended Learning teams to ensure all students are supported and challenged in their learning.

The role includes a 0.2 FTE teaching load allocated at the direction of the Head of Primary.

Applicants will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in literacy and/or numeracy instruction and demonstrated success as a school leader.
• A commitment to explicit teaching and mastery approaches to learning.
• Proven ability to build teacher capacity through coaching and mentoring.
• Strong collaboration skills and confidence in using data to inform practice.
• Current QCT Registration
• Supportive of the Christian values and ethos of the School and the PMSA
• Model effective interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence and effective leadership attributes.

Why Join Grammar?

At Sunshine Coast Grammar School, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing Primary Leadership Team committed to student success, teacher growth and evidence-informed practice.

Sunshine Coast Grammar School is a leading independent, coeducational school, committed to excellence in education. The School provides high quality academic, cultural and sporting programs in a supportive learning environment to enable students to reach their individual goals. Sunshine Coast Grammar School is a unique learning environment set on a beautiful 100 acre site with its own lakes and rainforest.

Applications close: 9am Monday, 27 October 2025

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter addressing the position requirements found in the position description. Include the details of two professional references.

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