Head of Curriculum & Pedagogy

Mundaring Christian College is a thriving non-denominational, co-educational K–12 school, situated in the picturesque Perth Hills across two campuses with a Primary Campus in Mundaring and Secondary Campus in Parkerville, proudly operated by the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA). We are a provider of quality Christian education, dedicated to nurturing the academic and spiritual growth of our students.

We are seeking a strategic and passionate Head of Curriculum and Pedagogy to join our Secondary school team in a full-time, ongoing role commencing 1 January 2027.

This role consists of a 0.8 FTE admin and leadership release, alongside a 0.2 FTE teaching load.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide educational leadership and lead Secondary curriculum and pedagogy improvement.
• Lead curriculum development and embed effective teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Support curriculum planning through effective timetabling, resourcing, and reporting practices.
• Lead and mentor Heads of Learning Areas to strengthen teaching and professional practice.
• Drive academic improvement through effective assessment, reporting and performance analysis.
• Oversee Secondary curriculum compliance and implementation of regulatory requirements.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian Church, living in accordance with the Association’s Statement of Faith, Christian Lifestyle Statement and Educational Objectives.
• Commitment to teaching and learning through a Christian worldview.
• Experience leading and developing teachers and curriculum teams.
• Strong knowledge of effective pedagogy, curriculum and SCSA/WACE requirements.
• Ability to analyse achievement data, mentor staff and support continuous improvement.
• Current Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) registration and a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willing to apply.

Desirable Selection Criteria:
(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Experience developing and implementing whole-school teaching and learning frameworks.
• Experience leading educational change and building a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience in curriculum planning, academic data analysis and timetable development.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled leadership role in a vibrant, faith-aligned school community.
• Competitive salary, salary packaging, and staff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful, and supportive Christian work culture.

How to Apply:

If you’re a dedicated leader seeking to make a meaningful contribution in Christian education, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: Working with Us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 25th November 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
2. A current resume/CV
3. Copies of qualifications
4. Copies of a current Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for each.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Julie Siebermaier through reception on (08) 9295 2688 or email julie.siebermaier@mundaringcc.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”