Three-Year Fixed Term Leadership Appointment Are you an experienced and visionary educational leader with a passion for student success, senior years learning, and preparing young people for future pathways beyond school?Good Shepherd Lutheran College invites applications from suitably qualified teachers interested in the leadership opportunity of Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12). This Position of Additional Responsibility (PAR) provides an opportunity to lead the strategic direction of senior years learning, pathways and partnership programs, while supporting student achievement, career readiness and successful post-school transitions. The successful applicant will continue in a substantive teaching position while undertaking this significant leadership role. About the Opportunity The Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12) plays a key leadership role in overseeing curriculum, assessment and learning pathway programs across the senior years. Working collaboratively with Learning Area Coordinators, Year Level Coordinators, staff, students and external partners, the successful applicant will lead initiatives that strengthen academic, vocational and career pathways while supporting student success and future readiness.Key areas of focus include:Senior years curriculum leadership and quality assuranceTeaching and learning excellence across Years 10-12Student achievement, engagement and differentiated pathway planningLeadership, mentoring and development of pathway and careers staffData-informed decision making and continuous improvementAcademic, vocational and career pathway developmentPartnerships with industry, tertiary providers and the wider communityStrategic initiatives that support student retention, career readiness and positive graduate outcomes What We OfferPermanent full-time teaching position with a three-year leadership appointment as Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12)Additional PAR allowance of approximately $21,130 gross per annum ($22,040 from July 2027)0.5 FTE leadership releaseCompetitive remuneration package, including 6 weeks annual leave, with a salary range of $95,551 to $137,031 gross per annumGenerous relocation assistance available to approved applicantsSalary packaging options and access to the Employee Wellbeing Support ProgramCollege fee discounts for eligible employeesOngoing professional learning and leadership development opportunitiesA supportive and collaborative school community committed to staff wellbeing and student successFree on-site parking Commencement: Monday, 11 January 2027 How to Apply Please submit: 1. A one-page cover letter addressing:Your suitability for the role and vision as Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12).Your goals and priorities for strengthening senior years learning, student pathways and post-school outcomes.How you would support and lead a collaborative culture that promotes high-quality teaching, meaningful pathways and positive student outcomes.2. Current ResumeApplications Close: COB Wednesday, 14 October 2026Further InformationFor more information and to apply, please visit: https://goodshepherd.nt.edu.au/about/employmentPlease direct position queries to: recruitment@gslc.nt.edu.auJob Description - TeacherPAR Job Description - Head of Students Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12)

Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnership (10-12)

Three-Year Fixed Term Leadership Appointment 

Are you an experienced and visionary educational leader with a passion for student success, senior years learning, and preparing young people for future pathways beyond school?

Good Shepherd Lutheran College invites applications from suitably qualified teachers interested in the leadership opportunity of Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12). 

This Position of Additional Responsibility (PAR) provides an opportunity to lead the strategic direction of senior years learning, pathways and partnership programs, while supporting student achievement, career readiness and successful post-school transitions. The successful applicant will continue in a substantive teaching position while undertaking this significant leadership role. 

About the Opportunity 

The Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12) plays a key leadership role in overseeing curriculum, assessment and learning pathway programs across the senior years. Working collaboratively with Learning Area Coordinators, Year Level Coordinators, staff, students and external partners, the successful applicant will lead initiatives that strengthen academic, vocational and career pathways while supporting student success and future readiness.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Senior years curriculum leadership and quality assurance
  • Teaching and learning excellence across Years 10-12
  • Student achievement, engagement and differentiated pathway planning
  • Leadership, mentoring and development of pathway and careers staff
  • Data-informed decision making and continuous improvement
  • Academic, vocational and career pathway development
  • Partnerships with industry, tertiary providers and the wider community
  • Strategic initiatives that support student retention, career readiness and positive graduate outcomes

 

What We Offer

  • Permanent full-time teaching position with a three-year leadership appointment as Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12)
  • Additional PAR allowance of approximately $21,130 gross per annum ($22,040 from July 2027)
  • 0.5 FTE leadership release
  • Competitive remuneration package, including 6 weeks annual leave, with a salary range of $95,551 to $137,031 gross per annum
  • Generous relocation assistance available to approved applicants
  • Salary packaging options and access to the Employee Wellbeing Support Program
  • College fee discounts for eligible employees
  • Ongoing professional learning and leadership development opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative school community committed to staff wellbeing and student success
  • Free on-site parking

 

Commencement: Monday, 11 January 2027 

How to Apply 

Please submit: 

1. A one-page cover letter addressing:

  • Your suitability for the role and vision as Head of Student Learning, Pathways and Partnerships (Years 10-12).
  • Your goals and priorities for strengthening senior years learning, student pathways and post-school outcomes.
  • How you would support and lead a collaborative culture that promotes high-quality teaching, meaningful pathways and positive student outcomes.

2. Current Resume

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Further Information

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://goodshepherd.nt.edu.au/about/employment

Please direct position queries to: recruitment@gslc.nt.edu.au