Head of Pedagogy
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
16 September 2026
Posted 8 Sep 2026
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Year range
4-12
School staff (FTE)
199.2
138.7 teaching · 60.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,852
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
13%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
The Head of Pedagogy is a key member of the Studies Office, responsible to the Headmaster and Assistant Head of School - Learning and Teaching for the implementation of teaching and learning, as well as academic excellence in the College.
The Head of Pedagogy works to improve the academic programs and classroom pedagogies in the College. The Head of Pedagogy is pivotal in leading and managing change, inspiring innovation, promoting excellence and shaping the future direction of the school’s learning and teaching.
The Head of Pedagogy will be an exceptional educator and leader with a passion for teaching and learning. They will have diverse leadership experience in all facets of teaching and learning including data analysis, acceleration and enrichment, professional learning, and creating a culture of academic excellence. They will be responsible for the facilitation of key learning and teaching initiatives to help improve academic outcomes and the culture of academic excellence at Marist College.
The Head of Pedagogy is offered as an ongoing position commencing Term 1, January 2027.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and sustain an authentic Catholic culture in the tradition of St. Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist Brothers, inspiring others to commit to a personal and shared mission.
- Impact and influence Academic Care in the College by building high functioning teams; modelling, stimulating and providing opportunities for creative thinking, innovation and best or next practice.
- Effective Pedagogy & Marist Learning Princi…