Assistant Head of School - Learning and Teaching

Applications are now invited for a prominent Executive Leadership position at Marist College Canberra.

The Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching is a dynamic member of the College Executive and works collaboratively with members of the Executive to develop and improve the academic programs and classroom pedagogies in the College. The Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching is pivotal in leading and managing change, inspiring innovation, promoting excellence and shaping the future direction of the school’s learning and teaching.

This Executive Leadership role is offered as an ongoing position commencing Monday, 4 January 2026.

Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026

The College

Marist College Canberra is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits. The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of boys. As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we work in the spirit of our founder St. Marcellin Champagnat.

Since 1968, Marist College has been a part of and had its footprints on the land of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples. As a College, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship they have to this land and commit ourselves to the challenge of Closing the Gap and the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.

As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we work in the spirit of our founder St. Marcellin Champagnat. Our Middle Leaders must be people of faith who can promote, develop and uphold the vision, charism and Catholic and Marist ethos in every aspect of College life.

The Role

The Assistant Head of School - Learning and Teaching is accountable and responsible to the Headmaster for leading, articulating and developing a vision for teaching and learning in the College.

The Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching is a dynamic member of the College Executive and works collaboratively with members of the Executive to develop and improve the academic programs and classroom pedagogies in the College. The Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching is pivotal in leading and managing change, inspiring innovation, promoting excellence and shaping the future direction of the school’s learning and teaching.

The Assistant Head of School - Learning and Teaching will be an exceptional educator and leader with a passion for teaching and learning, modelling creative pedagogies and curriculum innovation to inspire and guide others. They will be responsible for the facilitation of sound professional learning opportunities to foster pedagogical reflection and change in teacher practices within the College. They will oversee and assist in offering professional learning opportunities for staff and formulate a strategy for cumulative evaluation. They will work to ensure that staff are engaged in reflective practice in their teaching and that they are informed of quality teaching principles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and sustain an authentic Catholic culture in the tradition of St. Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist Association, inspiring others to commit to a personal and shared mission.
2. Impact and influence Academic Care in the College by building high functioning teams; modelling, stimulating and providing opportunities for creative thinking, innovation and best or next practice.
3. Discussion and administration of Professional Learning strategies and applications.
4. Support Teacher Quality Institute registrations and teacher development.

These key responsibilities are further expanded in the Position Description on the Marist College Canberra website.

Prior to accepting any teaching position within the College, applicants need to have read the document “Teaching in Catholic Schools – A Statement of Principles”, and the “Marist Child Safe Adult Code of Conduct”, which will be sent to you should you be offered a position.

Essential Criteria

Applicants are invited to address the following selection criteria:

1. A commitment to Catholic education and a willingness, from within the Marist tradition, to contribute to the evangelising mission of the Church.
2. Post-graduate qualification in curriculum/pedagogy or education leadership and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning.
3. An ability to provide dynamic and pro-active educational leadership and management in student learning development and contemporary pedagogies.
4. Experience and skills to facilitate effective change and develop high quality policies and programs to support initiatives.
5. Skills to lead and manage in a consultative and collaborative way and to demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills in communication, liaison and negotiation.
6. An understanding of, and ability to use data to analyse, report on and manage individual student and group achievements and identify areas for improvement.
7. Effective management and organisational skills and administrative experience.
8. An ability to lead a College wide vision for teaching and learning with a capacity to motivate, enthuse and lead staff in fulfilling their duties.

Employment Conditions

The Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching will be appointed on an ongoing basis, with the employment contract commencement date of Monday 4 January 2027. The Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching will undertake a performance review in the role in the second year, and then every four years, unless otherwise directed by the Headmaster.

The position is classified as Assistant Principal under the Teachers (Daramalan College, Marist College Canberra, and St Edmund’s College, Canberra) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 (the Agreement), as amended or replaced. An annual salary commensurate with the skills and qualifications of the successful candidate will be as per the Enterprise Agreement.

The successful applicant will be expected to be prepared and ready to take up the appointment from the commencement of Semester 1, Monday 4 January 2027.

Application Process

External applications will be received through the ‘Apply’ link on the College website, and require completion of personal details, application questions and the upload of a cover letter outlining your skills and experience, resume and WWVP card.

Applications from current staff should contain a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and be emailed to **@mcc.act.edu.au. Applications should be addressed to the College Headmaster, Mr Liam Stakelum and be received by 4:00pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Enquiries regarding the duties and nature of the position, or progress of the selection process, should be directed to (Acting) Assistant Head of School – Staff and Community, Mr Justin Wood at **@mcc.act.edu.au or by phoning the staff office on 02 6298 7***.

The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage you to visit our website https://www.maristc.act.edu.au should you require further information about Marist College Canberra.