Director of Teaching & Learning (Years 7-12)

Who we are :

Caloundra Christian College is a Pre-Kindy to Year 12 independent Christian school on the Sunshine Coast. We are a team of committed educators and support personnel who fundamentally believe that students learn best when they feel safe, respected, and are genuinely engaged and challenged by purposeful, creative, differentiated opportunities to learn about themselves and the impact they can make in the world they live in.

The role :

We have a new opportunity for an experienced and motivated educational leader to join our Secondary Leadership Team as the Director of Teaching and Learning (Years 7-12) to commence at the beginning of       Term 1, 2026.

The Director of Teaching and Learning is a senior position, responsible for the leadership and management of the Secondary Teaching and Learning program in alignment with the ethos, vision, and direction of the College. The role of the Director of Teaching and Learning is to facilitate quality practice in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and reporting, inspiring staff and students to flourish professionally and academically. Their responsibility is in the leadership of the academic organisation, to provide guidance and to ensure compliance in Years 7–12.

As a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team, the Director of Teaching and Learning will work closely with the Head of Secondary Learning Community, Heads of Departments, and other College leaders to ensure the outworking of the College’s strategic plan and direction.

The successful applicant must:

• have a commitment to the Christian beliefs, culture and values of the College
• be an active member of their local church
• be a registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers.

For further information about the Director of Teaching and Learning role, including the position description, appointment process and selection criteria, please contact Dawn Heyworth, HR Manager.  Ph. 07 5436 6777.

Applications close 6 October 2025.

Applications may be reviewed, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date.

Applications MUST be submitted via our website (link below), and cover letter and Resume are to be emailed to employment@calcc.qld.edu.au

Application form