Leader of Learning - Academic Pathways

Leader of Learning - Academic Pathways

St Paul's College is seeking future-focused educational leaders passionate about empowering students to realise their potential and confidently pursue pathways aligned with their strengths, interests, and aspirations.

The Opportunity This is a permanent Teacher (Secondary) position with a Leadership Position (POR 2) and a POR Tenure of 2 Years, commencing January 19, 2027.

The Leader of Learning – Academic Pathways reports to the Head of Teaching & Learning (Secondary). This role provides strategic leadership and coordination for academic pathway planning and student engagement within the Secondary school. Responsibilities include overseeing key processes that support students in making informed subject and post-school choices. This encompasses the coordination of Exploring Identities & Futures (EIF)/Activating Identities & Futures (AIF) processes and the senior subject counselling program.

Furthermore, the Leader of Learning – Academic Pathways will provide oversight of student participation in university engagement opportunities, such as Headstart programs. The role also leads the coordination of Year 12 Academic Support to promote student success and completion pathways. As a key leader within the Senior STAR Program, the role supports the development of personalised learning pathways designed to maximise student achievement, engagement, and transition to further education, training, or employment.

Further details are available in the Position Information Document on the website.

About St Paul’s College St Paul’s College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic co-educational College in the Edmund Rice tradition. It is a community where every person feels a deep sense of belonging and is supported to achieve their personal best. The College nurtures confident, resilient, and well-rounded young people who contribute positively to the world.

Founded in 1959 and governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd, St Paul’s College is inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and shaped by values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence, and Diversity. It is an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity, where each person is empowered to make a meaningful difference.

Grounded in faith, with learning as its core focus, the staff work in partnership with families and students to foster a community committed to the pursuit of personal excellence. The College nurtures a deep sense of belonging, where relationships are supportive and authentic. College life reflects a commitment to forming well-rounded graduates with purpose, who are leaders for a better future.

Salary: $92,853 – $126,353 per year Work type: Full-time Location: Gilles Plains (Onsite)

How to Apply For more information about this opportunity and application instructions, please visit the St Paul’s College website at https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment. For any additional information, please contact the People and Culture Team via email at emp•••••••@stpauls.sa.edu.au or by phone at 8334-8300.

Applications for this position will close at 9:00am Monday 13 July 2026. St Paul’s College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date and encourages interested applicants to apply early.

Please note: Only complete applications submitted directly to St Paul’s College will be considered. Applications submitted via this Seek advertisement will not be reviewed.

St Paul’s College is accepting and welcoming to all, fostering right relationships and commitment to the common good. This value is carried through to our recruitment processes as an equal opportunity employer. St Paul’s College promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including First Nations peoples.