Introduction: St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child
- emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:
• Christ first
• Serve one another
• Strive for excellence
• Do what is right
• Build community For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life. Description: The Head of Teaching and Learning (K-12) provides strategic leadership for teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the College, fostering a culture of academic excellence, professional growth and continuous improvement. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role leads the development and implementation of evidence-informed practices that enhance teacher effectiveness and improve student learning outcomes, ensuring that every student is supported to flourish academically, personally and spiritually. In partnership with the Heads of School, the Head of Teaching and Learning leads and develops the College's Leaders of Teaching and Learning, Instructional Leaders and teaching staff, building leadership capacity and promoting a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and ongoing professional growth. Through coaching, mentoring and professional learning, the role supports leaders and teachers to implement effective teaching practices, use student achievement data to inform decision-making, and contribute to continuous school improvement. The role actively supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of the College through the leadership of curriculum, assessment, reporting and teacher development. It is responsible for ensuring that curriculum planning, delivery, assessment and documentation align with College priorities while meeting the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and other relevant regulatory bodies. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Teaching and Learning contributes intentionally and positively to the spiritual, educational and organisational leadership of the College. What you’ll be doing: Curriculum




• Be accountable for the implementation of a high-quality curriculum across Kindergarten to Year Twelve and provide effective direction and guidance in all matters of curriculum, assessment and reporting relevant to the specific stages of development across the College.
• Initiate and oversee the implementation of curriculum changes and developments to ensure the College is well across national curriculum reforms and achieves best-practice.
• Ensure the Christian Worldview is authentically integrated into each teaching program, through Transformation by Design.
• Encourage the ongoing professional development of staff to ensure high quality, authentically Christian teaching.
• Review curriculum content in each subject area and devise improvements in conjunction with the Leaders of Teaching and Learning, Instructional Leaders and relevant teaching staff. Teaching and Learning
• Regularly liaise with the Leaders of Teaching and Learning, Stage Leaders and Instructional Leaders to ensure that teachers are creating and delivering programs of work that will optimise student agency, student success and the utilisation of a variety of resources.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with the Director of Student Support on issues concerning student learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in similar positions within the SPCE organisation.
• Ensure the highest academic standards by:
• Encouraging a climate of academic excellence.
• Overseeing the analysis of HSC & NAPLAN data.
• Overseeing the reporting of student achievement through, Semester One and Semester Two reports to parents, as well as progressive reporting.
• Oversee the issuing of Academic Awards particularly in regards to the Annual Presentation Day.
• Ensuring effective programs are in place for
• Extension and Enrichment
• Partnerships and Pathways
- TAFE, VET, Cross Campus Courses and Distance Ed.
• Oversee the Teaching School Coordinator and placements of any University Prac placements.
• Coordinate Parent-Teacher evenings with Head of Schools and Leaders of Teaching and Learning, and facilitate presenting to parents and students on curriculum matters concerning subject selections, NESA requirements and HSC/ATAR scaling.
• Communicate with the College community on academic matters. Registration, Accreditation and Professional Development




• Maintain academic documentation required for Registration and Accreditation.
• Ensure that all documentation regarding teaching and learning is uploaded and up to date on the school’s system.
• Take a leading role in overseeing the compilation of all documentation related to fulfilment of Registration and Accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate the Teacher Accreditation responsibilities for the staff at the College.
• Initiate and implement staff training and professional development.
• Lead professional growth processes that support teachers in reflecting on, refining and strengthening their practice through coaching, feedback, professional dialogue and goal setting and, where necessary, in consultation with the Heads of School, implement subsequent actions in relation to this. Skills and Experiences: Demonstrated commitment to our Saviour Jesus Christ including regular attendance of and involvement in a local church.
• A proven capacity to work effectively in a team and to actively support team members.
• Ability to lead a team as an authentic Christian leader that brings glory to God.
• Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the K-12 NSW Curriculum and a commitment to ongoing skilled growth in areas requiring further development.
• Exhibit a robust understanding of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the leadership capacity to drive alignment between curriculum, pedagogy and professional practice across the College.
• Demonstrated outstanding classroom teaching skills and the capacity to support colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning data at the individual, cohort and whole school level and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff and contribute to the leadership and management of the school.
• Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to whole school improvement initiatives, manage major curriculum or student activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning for self and others to enable further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity.
• Well-developed organisational and facilitation skills and an ability to assist and facilitate planning meetings with staff.
• Well-developed administrative skills, including a proven ability for the NSW Curriculum documentation, assessment and reporting.

📌 Head of Teaching and Learning (Central Coast Council)
🏢 St Philip's Christian Education
📍 Central Coast Council