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Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching
We warmly invite applications from accomplished educational leaders to join Wilderness School as Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching.
Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching
Wilderness School
The Role
Wilderness School is seeking an outstanding educational leader to provide strategic, whole-school leadership of learning and teaching across R–12
Reporting directly to the Principal and as a member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, the Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching will lead the continued development of high-quality teaching, curriculum and assessment, ensuring effective learning in every classroom, for every student, every day
Working in partnership with Heads of School, Heads of Faculty and other senior leaders, you will shape the strategic direction of curriculum, strengthen teacher capability and professional practice, and use evidence and data to drive improvement in student learning
The role also holds significant whole-school responsibility for the R–12 timetable, teaching workforce planning and deployment, and the recruitment and leadership of teaching staff.
The Deputy Principal will deputise for the Principal as required and maintain a teaching component
About Wilderness School




Wilderness School is a non-denominational girls' school educating students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12
For more than 140 years, Wilderness has provided an exceptional education for girls, where each student is known and valued as an individual and encouraged to realise her true potential
Founded in **** by the Misses Brown, Wilderness has a proud history and a strong sense of identity.
The School's motto, Semper Verus – Always True, has endured throughout its history and continues to shape Wilderness today.
It reflects a belief in the importance of knowing oneself, being true to oneself and having the courage to make a meaningful contribution to the world
Leadership at Wilderness is grounded in strong relationships and integrity, with a genuine commitment to the growth of others.
Leaders play an important role in bringing the School's values to life and creating an environment where students and staff are supported to realise their potential
The Opportunity
In this role, you will:
Set and lead the strategic direction of curriculum, learning and teaching across R–12
Lead Heads of Faculty to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student learning
Use internal and external data to identify priorities and drive continuous improvement




Lead professional learning and collaboration to build the capability of teachers and leaders
Oversee the construction and strategic management of the whole-school R–12 timetable
Lead teaching workforce planning, recruitment, deployment and performance
Contribute to whole-school strategy and decision-making as a member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams
Deputise for the Principal as required
These responsibilities reflect the breadth of the position description, including leadership of Heads of Faculty and learning data, professional learning, the R–12 timetable and teaching workforce
You Are
An accomplished educational leader with significant school leadership experience
A strategic leader of curriculum, pedagogy and contemporary teaching practice
Experienced in leading, coaching and developing teachers and educational leaders
Confident using evidence, research and student learning data to inform improvement
Experienced in whole-school timetabling, workforce planning and the deployment of teaching staff
A highly relational and collaborative leader who builds trust and brings others with them through change
Strategic, organised and able to successfully navigate the complexity of a senior whole-school leadership role
Committed to the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities of Wilderness School
Applicants must hold appropriate academic qualifications and maintain registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
Experience in a girls' school environment is desirable
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📌 Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching (Adelaide)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Adelaide