Director of Teaching and Learning - Professional Practices (POR 3)

Thomas More College · Salisbury Downs, SA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

21 September 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 8 Sep 2026

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About Thomas More College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

140.7

95.9 teaching · 44.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.8:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,132

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

55%

Girls vs boys

558 girls · 574 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

We are seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our Teaching and Learning team as Director of Teaching and Learning – Professional Practice (POR 3)

This position is offered as a four-year Position of Responsibility (POR 3) appointment in conjunction with a permanent teaching role at the College, providing an exciting opportunity to combine educational leadership with ongoing classroom practice

Reporting to the Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning, this pivotal leadership position will drive the development, implementation and evaluation of professional practice across the College. The successful applicant will lead initiatives that strengthen teacher effectiveness through coaching, mentoring, professional learning and evidence-informed practice, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to improving teaching quality, supporting staff growth, and ensuring every student experiences high-quality teaching and learning. 

You'll be able to:

  • Lead the implementation and ongoing evaluation of the College's professional practice framework.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth and collective efficacy.
  • Design, coordinate and facilitate professional learning aligned with College priorities and staff needs.
  • Support teachers through coaching, mentoring, reflective practice and structured feedback.
  • Work collaboratively with Learning Leaders to strengthen evidence-informed teaching practices across all learning areas.
  • Support the impleme…

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