Dean of Curriculum

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader to drive curriculum innovation, strengthen teaching excellence, and champion a distinctly Christian approach to learning.

We are seeking a Dean of Curriculum to commence in our community. This is a permanent full time role, commencing Term 4, 2026.

Pacific Coast Christian School is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian learning community committed to developing and nurturing our students. It is a well-established school located in Tweed Heads on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW.  The School emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being 'to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour'.  A distinctive of Pacific Coast is our commitment to Christian service.

The Dean of Curriculum provides strategic and operational leadership of curriculum across the School, ensuring the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of a Biblically based, values infused, and academically rigorous curriculum. Working closely with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Heads of School, and the Group Director of Curriculum, this successful candidate will ensure curriculum documentation, assessment, reporting, and teaching practices are aligned with NESA requirements, Pacific Group curriculum processes and Pacific Coast Christian School's Vision and Mission.

The role leaders curriculum planning, and compliance processes, supports staff in effective curriculum delivery, promotes the integration of Christian perspectives across all learning areas, and uses data-informed practices to improve student learning outcomes.

Key Result Areas Include:

• Curriculum Leadership and Collaboration with the Pacific Group
• Curriculum Development, Plannings, and Implementation
• Leadership and Support of Teaching Staff in curriculum matters
• School Registration, Accreditation, and Curriculum Compliance
• Data Analysis of HSC and NAPLAN
• Curriculum Monitoring, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
• Professional Learning and Staff Development in alignment with Curriculum

To Apply:

As part of your application, please complete this application form: PCCS Application Form

To be considered for this role, you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the 'Other Documents' section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents, before pressing submit.

The successful candidate will have:

• Undergraduate Degree in Education
• Five years' experience in curriculum leadership
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

As a valued member of our community you will:

• Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
• Share in daily devotions as a staff
• Access career growth & development
• Have Global Mission opportunities
• Have access to an on-site cafe and canteen
• Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

For further information, please contact the HR Department by email [email protected], referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Pacific Coast Christian School is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.

Candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA Accreditation Number for verification.