Head of Teaching and Learning in Sydney

Our client is seeking an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated educational leader to join the Primary School as Head of Teaching and Learning – Primary. This is a role for someone who thrives on lifting teaching practice, improving student outcomes, and building a genuine culture of high expectations — while weaving the College's Islamic ethos meaningfully through every part of the academic experience.

The Opportunity

This position is centred on teaching and learning: academic improvement, curriculum implementation, staff development and student outcomes. You'll work closely with the Deputy Principal – Primary, Primary teaching staff, Year Level Advisors, and the Islamic Studies and Arabic Departments to deliver a cohesive, high-quality educational program aligned with the College's Vision, Mission, Islamic ethos and Strategic Plan.

We're looking for a leader with high expectations of students and staff, strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, and the communication skills and warmth to build genuinely collaborative professional relationships.

What you'll lead:

• Academic Leadership & Improvement: Provide strong instructional leadership across the Primary School. Analyse student achievement data, identify priority areas and lead targeted intervention and extension programs, embedding a culture of evidence-based teaching and continuous improvement.
• Teaching & Learning: Lead the development and implementation of high-quality teaching and learning programs, promoting effective pedagogy, differentiation, assessment and consistency in curriculum delivery.
• Lesson Observation & Teacher Development: Conduct regular lesson observations and monitor student work, providing constructive feedback that supports teachers' professional growth and classroom practice.
• Professional Learning & Collaboration: Lead teaching and learning meetings and professional learning activities, encourage the sharing of effective practice, and mentor both beginning and experienced teachers.
• Islamic Studies and Arabic Integration: Work closely with the Islamic Studies and Arabic Departments to strengthen integration of the College's Islamic ethos and Arabic language learning across the Primary experience — ensuring academic excellence is enriched by, not separate from, the college's distinctive identity and mission.
• Curriculum Planning & Assessment: Support curriculum development aligned with NESA requirements, and promote assessment practices that genuinely inform teaching and identify learning gaps.
• Student Achievement & Intervention: Monitor student progress across all Primary year levels, ensure every student is appropriately challenged and supported, and drive initiatives that lift achievement.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Deputy Principal – Primary and the broader leadership team to promote teamwork, shared responsibility and collective accountability for outcomes.
• Primary School Operations: Support the Deputy Principal – Primary in the day-to-day running of the Primary School, contributing to a safe, orderly and productive learning environment.
• Compliance & Professional Standards: Ensure teaching, assessment and reporting practices meet NESA requirements and College policy.

You’ll be measured on real progress in:

• Improving student academic outcomes, particularly literacy and numeracy
• Lifting the quality and consistency of teaching practice
• Strengthening use of student data in planning and intervention
• Developing teacher capability through coaching and professional learning
• Deepening collaboration between Primary, Islamic Studies and Arabic
• Embedding the College's Islamic ethos within everyday teaching and learning
• Maintaining curriculum and assessment compliance
• Building a culture of high expectations and accountability

What you’ll bring:

• Appropriate qualifications in Primary Education or a related discipline
• Current NESA accreditation or eligibility
• Significant Primary teaching and leadership experience
• A demonstrated track record of improving student learning outcomes
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and contemporary pedagogy
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead and support teachers in improving classroom practice
• Confidence using student achievement data to inform teaching and intervention
• A visible, collaborative, instructional leadership style
• A genuine commitment to the Islamic ethos and values
• The ability to work collaboratively with Islamic Studies and Arabic staff

Highly regarded:

• Previous experience in Primary academic leadership
• Experience leading academic improvement initiatives
• Experience in an Islamic school environment
• Strong understanding of NESA requirements and data-informed teaching
• Experience in teacher coaching, mentoring and professional learning

If you're ready to lead meaningful academic improvement in a school where excellence and faith go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional information:

• Competitive Salary
• Supportive Team
• Professional Development