Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Help us reimagine what excellent Christian education can be.

• Do you believe Christian education should be among the most intellectually rigorous, deeply engaging, innovative and transformative education we can offer?

• Do you think deeply about what it means to teach and learn from a distinctively Christian worldview, not as something added to education, but something that shapes our understanding of knowledge, truth, purpose, people and the very reason we educate?

• And are you endlessly curious about what great learning could become?

• Do you believe students need strong foundations AND opportunities to inquire, create, solve, design and apply? Do you practice explicit teaching AND applied learning?

• Do you ask not only what should we teach but what actually makes learning powerful, memorable and transformative?

• Do you look at what schools and education systems in Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Canada and beyond are doing, not because we should copy them, but because you are curious about what we might learn, critically examine and thoughtfully reimagine within a Christian educational context?

• Can you champion evidence-informed practice while still asking whether the way we have always done things is the best way forward?

• Do you embrace technology, while understanding that technology is a tool for learning, not the learning itself?

• Are you excited by the extraordinary possibilities of AI in education, while being prepared to think deeply and critically about its impact on pedagogy, assessment, relationships, human agency, and, from a Christian understanding of what it means to be human, what technology should and should not become?

If these are the kinds of questions that occupy your thinking as a Christian educational leader, keep reading.

We are looking for an experienced Christian educational leader who will join our newly formed Executive team. We are not looking for a standard Director of Teaching and Learning who happens to be Christian. We are looking for a Christian educational thinker who is also seriously sophisticated about pedagogy, evidence, innovation and the future of schooling.

Commitment to Child Safety

PVCC is committed to child safety and the wellbeing of all students.We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Our school actively works to listen to and empower children, and we are committed to the protection of children from abuse.All applicants must be aware that this role involves child-connected work and is subject to child safety legislation, including Ministerial Order 1359 and the Child Safe Standards.The successful applicant will be required to:

• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration prior to commencement
• Undergo a National Police Records Check
• Provide references that address their suitability to work with children
• Adhere to the school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct at all times.

PVCC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.

Why Join Plenty Valley Christian College?

At Plenty Valley Christian College, you will join a growing Christian school community where education is about more than academic achievement.

You will work alongside committed and passionate educators who value collaboration, professional growth and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

• Join a supportive and collaborative teaching team.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• School fee benefits for eligible staff.
• A welcoming Christian school community.
• The opportunity to contribute to the education and formation of young people from ELC through to Year 12.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic educator who shares our commitment to Christian education and is excited about making a difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including a covering letter and a current curriculum vitae via our college website Plenty Valley Christian College Applications Close midday, 7 October 2026.

Employment type: Leadership POR - Executive role
Contract duration: 5 years (with ongoing teacher role)
Location: Plenty Valley Christian College, Melbourne's north east suburbs

Plenty Valley Christian College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

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