Commencement Date: Term 1, 2024Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, Forde Campus, Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and Hurrell Streets, FordeBurgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.TermsA Leadership Allowance (Level 1) and 0.2 release will be paid, commensurate with the responsibility of the position.LINE MANAGEMENTResponsible to the Deputy Head of Middle School Learning and Teaching, Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal.LEADER OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (0.2 RELEASE)Proactively foster the development of a cohesive teaching and learning culture which is student focusedOversee implementation of the Australian Curriculum across Years 6-8 and in collaboration with Years 5 and 9Drive and inspire interdisciplinary initiatives, using the principles of Project Based Learning, across each year levelOversee and co-ordinate the scope and sequence within the curriculum to ensure a smooth transition for students through different year levelsWork collaboratively with the middle school leadership team to ensure best practice in teaching, learning and wellbeing across the Middle SchoolUse data to inform and improve teaching practices across Middle SchoolUnderstand, share and apply contemporary educational research to meet the needs of young adolescentsAssist teachers in designing tiered lessons to differentiate instruction in content, process and product, to meet the needs of all studentsAssist teachers in designing lessons utilising high impact teaching strategiesExplore and implement extension opportunities within and beyond the classroomSELECTION CRITERIAAbility to lead a small team of staffAbility to initiate, promote and manage changeStrong communication skillsKnowledge of the unique needs of Middle School students and a passion to promote best practice in Middle SchoolingKnowledge of innovative, future focused pedagogy and project-based learningSALARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONSThe successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement 2021. The position attracts a level 1 leadership allowance.THE APPLICATIONApplicants should apply online or provide the following documents, via email to:employment@burgmann.act.edu.auCovering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would  approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length).Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).Teacher Quality Institute More information about registration is available at http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registrationWorking with Vulnerable PeopleDetails of three professionalApplications close: Tuesday, 3 October 2023 AUD Gungahlin 2912