Director of Teaching and Learning

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for a Director of Teaching and Learning has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!

Position Requirements:

- Deep understanding of research related to EY - 12 learning

- Demonstrated understanding of the IB framework experience working across multiple curricula (e.g. IB, HSC or equivalent international programmes) is highly advantageous

- Deep understanding of differentiated instruction, curriculum development, educational technology and social-emotional learning

- Experience in infusing innovation into curriculum and instruction

- Experience in fostering an inclusive learning community

- An excellent listener and communicator who can synthesize disparate points of view into a coherent, well-organised narrative for a variety of audiences

- Ability to conduct productive meetings which encourage high levels of thinking and facilitate collaborative, learning-focused dialogues

- A skillful and experienced coach

- Able to lead strategic initiatives to completion while anticipating issues and identifying effective solutions

- Self-reflective educator who is optimistic and models a growth mindset

- Demonstrates a high level of work, personal and professional ethics

- Enthusiasm for working collaboratively

- Active involvement in school functions

- Resilient - able to work long hours depending on the demands of the job at various times throughout the year

Qualifications:

- Candidates must hold a recognised Teaching qualification, such as a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and a teaching diploma, or a Bachelor of Education

- Master's Degree preferred

- Five years of relevant teaching experience with proven effectiveness in leading instructional growth

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System.

Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2374c=cognitapeople&sq=req2374&source=MyCareerFuture to submit your application.

Complete this application before the closing date of 31 March 2026.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.