Classification: School Leader A 2
Salary: $210,521 plus superannuation
Position No: 09727
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 September 2026
Contact Officer: Murray McKay on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9756
Details: The learning and Teaching branch is responsible for system leadership, policy and planning in relation to curriculum implementation and teaching practice across ACT public schools. The branch is also responsible for supporting inclusive education for children and young people with disability, including directly providing hearing and vision support to deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/low vision children and young people and their schools.
The branch supports schools with high-quality and evidence-based coaching, resources and professional learning in areas including literacy, numeracy, early childhood education, gifted and talented education, English as an additional language/dialect, and inclusive education for students with disability. The branch also works with school communities, families and students to support student outcomes and share information. The branch contributes to the design and delivery of significant school and system improvement initiative aligned with the directions and priorities of the Directorate's Strategic Plan.
The Senior Director (SLA2) Learning and Teaching works closely with other section managers across Education Strategy and Oversees the implementation of The Learning and Teaching policy and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) deliverable within the strong Foundation Program
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Mandatory:
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A minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
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Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher quality Institute (or eligibility to obtain)
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A current registration issued by Access Canberra under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
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Significant teaching experience and expertise P-12
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 24 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
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Office based conditions apply to this position
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Available to current SLA/SLBs and qualified SOG A/B
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a one-page Expression of Interest and a current Curriculum Vitae. (Including the contact details of two referees)
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 24 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
