Dean of Pedagogy & Learning, Mount St Benedict College

Mount St Benedict College is a Catholic, independent girls’ school for Years 7–12 in Pennant Hills, Sydney. In the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, the College offers a holistic education shaped by the values of Pax, Hospitality and Stewardship, encouraging young women to develop their gifts and contribute to their communities.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal and serving on the College Leadership Team, the Dean of Pedagogy and Learning provides strategic and operational leadership of teaching, learning and curriculum. This substantial portfolio offers an experienced executive leader the opportunity to help shape and implement a renewed teaching and learning framework, strengthening the connection between educational research, professional learning and classroom practice.

The Dean will engage staff in a shared approach to pedagogical improvement, drawing on the science of learning and research into girls’ education. Working with the Deputy Dean of Learning – Curriculum, Heads of Department and specialist teams, the appointee will strengthen assessment and feedback, use student progress data to evaluate impact, and support learning that challenges and includes every student. A visible presence across the community, the Dean will communicate the College’s educational direction clearly to staff, students and families.

The successful candidate will bring previous executive or school leadership team experience, strong educational judgement and a demonstrated capacity to lead change through relationships. They will develop staff capability through coaching, collaboration…