Leadership Team role | Coorparoo, Brisbane | From Term 1, 2027
Villanova College is an independent Catholic school for boys in the Augustinian tradition, educating approximately 1,550 students across Years 5 to 12. We are a thriving, values-driven community grounded in 78 years of history, and guided by our motto: Vincit Veritas – Truth Conquers.
The Role
This is a pivotal senior leadership appointment. As Dean of Teaching & Learning, you will join the College Leadership Team and hold strategic responsibility for teaching and learning excellence across the full school, Years 5 to 12.
Working closely with the Principal and Deputy Principal, you will lead the implementation of the College Vision for Learning, shape a high-performance academic culture, and inspire a broad team of middle leaders to deliver excellence every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead whole-school pedagogical practice and curriculum improvement
- Drive the development and review of the College Vision for Learning
- Build data literacy and use evidence to improve student outcomes
- Lead the Teacher Development Program and Professional Learning Calendar
- Oversee academic reporting, course selection, and student recognition
- Contribute to the College Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan
- Anticipate changes in post-secondary pathways and future-of-work trends
About You
You are a confident, collegial and deeply committed educational leader. You bring intellectual rigour and genuine pastoral care, and you lead with both.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Genuine commitment to Catholic education and the Augustinian mission of the College
- Significant senior leadership experience with a proven record of whole-school teaching and learning improvement
- Deep expertise in contemporary pedagogy, curriculum design and assessment
- Proven capacity to lead, develop and inspire teachers and middle leaders
- Strong strategic thinking skills and experience contributing to or leading school improvement planning
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage across the full school community
- Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration
- Working knowledge of child safeguarding obligations and applicable industrial instruments
Why Villanova?
- A genuinely collegial community with a distinct culture of welcome
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
- A vibrant co-curricular and faith life
- Inner Brisbane location (Coorparoo), well-connected and well-resourced
Child Safety & Compliance
Villanova College is committed to child safety and maintaining a respectful workplace free from harassment and discrimination. The successful applicant will be required to uphold the College’s Student Protection policies. This role requires a current QCT registration and is subject to reference and police record checks.
Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Agreement (Religious Institute Schools of Queensland) 2023-2026.
How to Apply
Click here to access the candidate information pack.
Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted by COB Friday 10 July 2026.
Your application must include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria and including a statement on your alignment with the Catholic and Augustinian mission of the College
- A current CV including qualifications, employment history and professional memberships
- Names and contact details of three professional referees (at least one current or most recent employer)
