Located on the breathtaking coastline of Phillip Island, Newhaven College offers the combination of professional challenge and an enviable lifestyle. Renowned for its natural beauty, pristine beaches, vibrant community and relaxed coastal atmosphere, Phillip Island provides an inspiring setting in which to live and work.

The Director of Learning is a significant role within Newhaven College. The position requires:

- A strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to shape and enhance teaching and learning across a school setting.
- A energetic and accountable leader who can initiate, champion and manage innovation and change.
- An outstanding communicator who inspires, supports and develops staff while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

The Community

Newhaven College is an independent, ecumenical and co-educational school which was founded in 1980, and now caters for over 900 students from Prep through to Year 12. Offering a diverse academic curriculum with a caring pastoral approach, students enjoy excellent facilities and a diverse range of co-curricular opportunities.

The Role

Reporting to the Principal, the Director of Learning is a member of the Newhaven College Leadership Team and has a leading role in developing a culture of learning throughout the College from Prep to Year 12. The Director of Learning is responsible for building a learning community through improving student development and achievement, academic programs and classroom pedagogies. The role provides strategic leadership for learning across the College and works closely with the Leadership Team to ensure alignment with Newhaven College values and strategic direction.

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated success in educational leadership,



with an outstanding record of effective leadership in a complex and innovative organisation.

- An ability to think strategically about teaching and learning and shape learning strategy across a multi-campus setting.
- Proven ability to initiate, lead and manage change and innovation, while delivering agreed strategies and objectives.
- Demonstrated capacity to build teacher expertise, promote professional learning and celebrate student success.
- Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration, or eligibility for VIT registration.

Terms and Appointment: The appointment will commence in Term 1, 2027.

Applications will be received no later than Friday 25th September and should include:

- A one-page cover letter
- A two-page statement addressing the key duties and responsibilities outlined in the Candidate Information Pack
- A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details of three professional referees to whom you have reported

Newhaven College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Newhaven College is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

At Newhaven College we have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in children's best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a child safe culture.

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