Director of Teaching and Learning - Literacy and Numeracy (POR 3)

Director of Teaching and Learning - Literacy and Numeracy (POR 3)

Position Type

School Leadership

Commence Date

19 Jan 2027

Employment Status

Permanent / Ongoing

FTE/Hours per week

Full Time

Year Levels

Middle, Secondary

Role Details

Reporting to the Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning, this significant leadership role will drive the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school literacy and numeracy improvement initiatives across Years 7-12. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with Learning Leaders and teaching staff to embed evidence-informed practices that enhance student achievement, growth and engagement.

This Position of Responsibility is offered for a four-year tenure, with substantial leadership release time, alongside an ongoing teaching position at the College.

You'll be able to:

• Lead the College's literacy and numeracy strategy across Years 7-12, ensuring a consistent and evidence-informed approach to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. 
• Support Learning Leaders and teachers to embed discipline-specific literacy and numeracy practices that respond to student needs. 
• Design and facilitate professional learning that strengthens teacher capability in literacy and numeracy instruction. 
• Promote high-impact teaching strategies including explicit instruction, modelling, feedback, formative assessment and deliberate practice. 
• Lead the analysis and interpretation of student achievement data, including NAPLAN, PAT and school-based assessment results, to inform improvement planning. 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of literacy and numeracy initiatives and report on progress against College improvement goals. 
• Coordinate targeted literacy and numeracy interventions through collaboration with Learning Leaders, the Learning Diversity Team and other key stakeholders.
• Foster a culture where literacy and numeracy are recognised as the responsibility of all teachers and central to student success.

About You:

You are a passionate and highly capable educational leader with a demonstrated commitment to improving student outcomes through evidence-informed practice. You possess the ability to lead change, build staff capability and use data strategically to drive continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• Relevant teaching qualifications and registration to teach in South Australia.
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy and/or numeracy improvement and curriculum leadership.
• Strong understanding of effective pedagogical practices and contemporary educational research.
• Proven experience using student achievement data to inform teaching, intervention and improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, coaching and collaborative leadership skills.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous learning.

Why you'll love it here:

At Thomas More College, you will join a collaborative and future-focused learning community committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Our staff are supported to innovate, grow professionally and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.

We offer:

• A strategic leadership opportunity with College-wide influence.
• A supportive and highly collaborative Teaching and Learning team.
• Ongoing professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Fruit bowls, staff breakfasts, great coffee, and more! TMC reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to closing this advertisement.

TMC is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.

TMC reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to closing this advertisement.

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Screening requirements apply.