Head of Teaching and Learning
Full-time | Scone, NSW
The Head of Teaching and Learning P-12 is a strategic member of the School’s
Executive Team.
The role requires insight and vision and will provide an opportunity for the
successful candidate to show courageous 21st century leadership in developing an inclusive learning community. This will rest on nurturing positive relationships
between students, teachers, parents and community stakeholders.
About us:
Scone Grammar School (‘School’) is a vibrant co-educational rural school
which inspires, challenges and empowers young men and women to achieve
their full potential in life. The School provides complete contemporary
education from PreSchool to Year 12 in a Christian context as we are an
Anglican School in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Our focus is to empower our students to become well-rounded citizens with a
strong ethical and moral character who can assume a leadership role in the
local and global community
Why you’ll love working with us:
Our students and staff are the heart of what we do here at Scone Grammar School and the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As part of our organisation, you will have access to the following benefits:
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Salary packaging options
- Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
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Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
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Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
- Paid Parental Leave
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Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
About your experience:
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A strong commitment to inclusion, and to the mission, vision and values of Newcastle Anglican and Scone Grammar, an Anglican School.
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A demonstrated commitment to professional development and learning.
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Permanent Australian Residency
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Experience in school leadership, or a role providing support and leadership in an independent school environment, or equivalent experience.
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High level of communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Desirable:
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Experience in an Independent or Anglican school setting
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Post-graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline focusing on leadership or education (preferred)
Essential Criteria:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field (teaching qualification).
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Current NSW Working with Children Check.
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Registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
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Knowledge of Australian curriculum and NESA requirements.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NSW syllabus documents, including the ability to respond to student learning needs
- Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience Scone is a free service for essential workers and their families considering or moving to regional NSW.
Local Connectors provide personalised support for housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community integration.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
How to apply:
Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.
We encourage early applications; we will begin reviewing submissions as they are received.
Applications Close: 3 July 2026
Who we are?
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at [email protected]
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people.
