Director of Studies (Years 7-12)

Prince of Peace Lutheran College is seeking an experienced Director of Studies (Years 7-12) to provide strategic and operational leadership across curriculum implementation, assessment, reporting, and student pathways in Everton Hills. The College was established by the Prince of Peace Lutheran Congregation in 1984 to provide quality Christian education to the children of the community.

This key academic leadership role provides strategic and operational leadership across curriculum implementation, assessment, reporting, academic administration and student pathways. Working collaboratively with College leaders, Learning Leaders and teaching staff, the Director of Studies will support consistent, high-quality academic practice and positive outcomes for students across Years 7 - 12.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the approved Years 7 - 12 curriculum, working collaboratively with Learning Leaders, teachers and relevant College Executive.
• Maintain oversight of curriculum planning, documentation, assessment and mapping, ensuring programs are current, compliant, appropriately sequenced and responsive to student learning needs.
• Monitor teacher planning and the implementation of agreed curriculum and teaching and learning practices, identifying areas requiring improvement and working with relevant leaders and teachers to ensure consistent, high-quality practice.
• Develop and maintain the annual Years 7 - 12 assessment calendar in consultation with Heads of Learning Area and relevant staff.
• Oversee processes for assessment submission, extensions, access arrangements, academic integrity, special consideration and missed assessment in accordance with approved College policies.
• Lead and manage the College reporting process in collaboration with the Junior Campus to support a coherent, whole-College approach to academic reporting.
• Maintain oversight of QCE eligibility, senior subject selection and academic pathway processes in collaboration with careers and pathways staff.
• Coordinate the collection, checking and analysis of Years 7 - 12 student achievement and progress data.
• Chair Teaching, Learning and Assessing Committee and support working groups, ensuring clear agendas, accurate records, assigned responsibilities, timelines and reporting.
• Lead Learning Leaders and teachers regarding curriculum, assessment, moderation, QCE and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduate and/or postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum, assessment and Years 7 - 12 academic administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of secondary curriculum, assessment and reporting, including the capacity to coordinate coherent Years 7 - 12 programs and support Heads of Learning Area and teachers.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant QCAA requirements, senior secondary processes, QCE pathways and associated data and documentation obligations.
• Demonstrated understanding of, respect for and active support of the Christian ethos and mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran College.
• Lutheran leadership accreditation or willingness and capacity to attain accreditation is desirable.

This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the academic direction of Years 7 - 12 while working collaboratively within the College leadership structure. Guided by our mission of “Excellence in Christian Co-Education”, Prince of Peace Lutheran College is committed to creating an environment where students feel supported and encouraged to reach their potential.