SAES1 Assistant Director, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment R

Department for Education
Job reference: 611278
Location: 5007 – HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work with us:Every child and young person deserves a great education.We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.Together we will make our education system the best it can be.When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.About the role:The Learning and Teaching Directorate is responsible for leading the delivery of contemporary and contextualised learning design pedagogy and assessment practice, to improve the capability of teachers to design meaningful and challenging learning in their local context.The Assistant Director, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment R-6, is responsible for supporting the Director, Learning and Teaching in the strategic planning, prioritisation and execution of state-wide, strategic and systematic initiatives to facilitate measurable improvements for all learners. The role requires the incumbent to determine operational requirements for, and manage the design planning and implementation of, effective education practices.Key responsibilities are:

• co-designing a comprehensive plan to build the capability of teachers to design learning; curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in their local context
• high quality systematic external and internal stakeholder engagement
• collaborating with academic partners and experts in the development of guidance, tools, and resources informed by research and innovation
• co-designing pedagogical guidance and resources with classroom teachers, curriculum leaders and principals
• managing the directorates contribution to the Areas of Impact and other key departmental strategies and programs.

Essential qualifications and competencies:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification including post-graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline desirable or relevant experience.
• Experience leading in a large and complex organisation at an executive level, ensuring the translation of priorities into executed deliverables.

What you will get in return:

• A three year executive contract.
• A deep sense of purpose and personal fulfillment through advancing educational equity and excellence, benefiting children and families across South Australia.
• Be part of the largest employer in the state, with great career and professional development opportunities.
• Be a part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team and enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Special Conditions:The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.Enquiries:Enquiries can be directed to Ken Lountain, A/Executive Director, Curriculum and Learning, via (08) 8226 1017Application Instructions:Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter, outlining their suitability against the position description.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Additional Note:This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 3 year contract.Applications close: 21/08/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.