Assistant Director – Digital Learning & Innovation

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Assistant Director - Digital Learning & Innovation provides strategic and operational leadership for digital
learning across the Secondary School, aligned with broader school strategy and priorities. The role has
significant responsibility for the day-to-day coordination, administration and continuous improvement of
digital learning platforms and practices, including the LMS, digital assessment and mark books, teacher-
facing digital tools and devices for learning.

The role connects digital platforms, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and professional learning to
strengthen the quality, coherence and impact of teaching and learning. It supports the effective
implementation and operation of digital learning across the School, while contributing to the evaluation and
adoption of educational technologies and practices.

The role builds the digital capability of teachers and leaders, works closely with academic departments and
collaborates with ICT to ensure that technology decisions are educationally purposeful, sustainable and
aligned with the School’s strategic direction. It provides leadership, governance, evaluation and advice
across the digital learning ecosystem, alongside the practical coordination required for its effective operation.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic leadership and alignment

- Support the development, implementation and ongoing review of the School’s digital

learning strategy in alignment with the Barker Learning Ecology and wider teaching and
learning priorities.

- Provide expert advice to the Director of Teaching Innovation and other leaders on digital

pedagogy, platforms, devices, emerging technologies and associated opportunities and
risks.

- Translate strategic priorities into clear implementation plans and scalable practices for

teachers, departments and school sections.
- Contribute as a senior member of the Teaching Innovation Team to initiatives spanning

teaching and learning, curriculum, professional learning, assessment, research and
innovation.

LMS, assessment and mark books

- Provide leadership and educational governance for Canvas LMS, including its effective

use in curriculum delivery, communication, assessment and feedback.
- Oversee the educational administration and continuous improvement of Canvas in

partnership with the vendor and relevant School operational and technical teams.
- Provide leadership and advice on LMS-based assessment, mark books and feedback

workflows.
- Work with curriculum and academic leaders to strengthen alignment between

assessment design, digital workflows, student information systems and reporting
processes.

Digital Learning

- Monitor patterns of use, identify areas for improvement and guide targeted interventions

that improve the experience of teachers and students.

Digital pedagogy and teacher capability

- Lead research-informed approaches to digital pedagogy that enhance learning,

differentiation, personalisation, inquiry, collaboration, feedback and authentic
assessment.

- Design and lead professional learning that builds teacher confidence, capability and

sound professional judgement in the use of digital tools.
- Coach and support teachers and leaders to evaluate the educational value of

technology and select approaches suited to learner needs and curriculum intent.
- Create conditions in which staff can experiment with, evaluate and refine technology-

rich learning experiences.
- Work with the Director of Professional Learning & Barker Institute and other members

of the Teaching Innovation Team to embed digital capability within wider professional
growth priorities.

Digital tools and devices for learning

- Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation and periodic review of teacher-facing





digital tools using clear educational, technical, privacy, accessibility and sustainability
criteria.

- Provide educational leadership for the School’s approach to devices for learning,

including classroom practice, teacher capability and alignment with curriculum
requirements.

- Develop guidance that supports purposeful and balanced use of digital technologies,

with attention to active learning and student agency.
- Identify duplication, gaps and opportunities across the digital toolkit and recommend

priorities for consolidation or investment.
- Stay informed about developments in digital learning and communicate relevant

implications to staff and leaders.

Department liaison and change leadership

- Act as a key liaison with Heads of Department and teaching teams to understand

needs, shape priorities and support consistent implementation.
- Lead consultation and change processes associated with significant digital learning

initiatives, ensuring clarity of purpose, transparent communication and practical
support.

- Build networks of teacher expertise and encourage the sharing of effective practice

across departments and school sections.
- Use evidence, user feedback and implementation data to evaluate impact and refine

initiatives.

Collaboration with ICT and other teams

- Collaborate closely with ICT to connect educational requirements with technical

architecture, security, support and service delivery.
- Represent teaching and learning needs in the planning, implementation and review of

digital platforms and services.
- Collaborate across Curriculum & Academics, the Junior School and relevant

Digital Learning

operational teams to promote PreK-12 coherence in digital learning where appropriate.

- Contribute to cross-functional projects involving curriculum systems, student

information, assessment, reporting, analytics, AI and emerging technologies, while
maintaining clear role boundaries and shared accountability.

Leadership, operations and continuous improvement

- Establish priorities, project plans, governance arrangements and measures of success

for digital learning initiatives.
- Manage relevant budgets, licences, resources, vendors and partnerships within

delegated authority.
- Prepare concise advice, reports, recommendations and updates for School leaders and

governance groups.
- Contribute to risk management, policy development, compliance and quality assurance

relating to digital learning.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the seniority, capabilities and purpose of

the role, as directed.

Teaching

- The Assistant Director - Digital Learning & Innovation will be allocated a small

(nominally 0.2 FTE) teaching load. The subject discipline will be determined in
consultation with the Head of Curriculum and Academics based upon the successful
candidate's experience.

The areas and responsibilities outlined in this position description are indicative and not exhaustive. The
Director of Teaching Innovation or Head of Barker College may direct other duties commensurate with the
role, training and experience of the Assistant Director - Digital Learning & Innovation.

This position description may be reviewed following a summative appraisal, or at another time by
negotiation.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB

- Accomplished and highly effective classroom practitioner.
- Demonstrated success in leading digital learning, teaching innovation or educational

technology in a complex school environment.





- Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment and

professional learning, and the ability to connect these areas with technology decisions.

- Advanced understanding of learning management systems, preferably Canvas, including

their use for curriculum, assessment and feedback.

- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage change and build adoption across

diverse stakeholder groups.

- Ability to evaluate digital tools and platforms using educational evidence, user needs and

organisational requirements.

- Strong project, governance, planning and implementation capability, with attention to risk,

quality and sustainability.

- Excellent consultation, facilitation, coaching, written communication and presentation skills.
- Capacity to work productively and purposefully across educational and technical teams and

Digital Learning

translate between pedagogical and operational perspectives.

- Understanding of research, evaluation and data-informed improvement practices.
- High levels of organisation, judgement, initiative and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

- A compelling commitment to excellent teaching, deep learning and the purposeful use of

technology.
- Approachable, empathetic and service-minded, while able to provide clear direction and make

well-reasoned decisions.
- Team-oriented and relational, with the credibility to influence teachers, leaders, technical

specialists and external partners.
- Curious and forward-looking, with disciplined judgement about when innovation adds genuine

educational value.
- Calm, responsive and solutions-focused in complex or changing circumstances.
- Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and exercise

sound professional judgement.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism.
- A strong commitment to inclusion, child safety and continuous professional learning.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Child Safety
Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well-being of all children and
young people in our care. All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies
of the School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.

General
Breaches to a staff member’s responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School’s
Disciplinary Management Procedures. This defined accountability is underpinned by Barker College’s
Code of Conduct and the Complaints Procedures.

Work Health and Safety
All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or
another person’s workplace safety.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- Prepared to undertake any additional training to complement the position.
- Flexible working hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Accomplished teaching practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in the teaching

profession.

Digital Learning

- Evidence of study and/or professional learning relating to digital learning in education is highly

desirable.
- Demonstrated educational leadership and experience in the design, implementation and

evaluation of effective digital learning environments.
- Approval and accreditation to teach under NESA.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

ORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITION

The Manager’s Manager: Head of Curriculum and Academics

The Immediate Manager: Director of Teaching Innovation

This position: Assistant Director - Digital Learning & Innovation

APPROVAL

This position description accurately details the primary duties and responsibilities of the
Assistant Director - Digital Learning & Innovation .

Approved by the Director of Teaching Innovation in September 2026.

📌 Assistant Director - Digital Learning & Innovation (Hornsby)
🏢 Barker College
📍 Hornsby