Head of Digital Learning, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School (VIC)

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS) is an educational community that cultivates individual talents, fostering resilience and compassion, empowering students to exceed their potential while embracing their passions. IGGS has provided personalised education since 1903, nurturing each girl’s academic, social, and cultural growth. An Anglican day school, IGGS is strongly committed to a Christian faith-based education in a single sex context from Early Learning Centre (Three Year Old) to Year 12.

A progressive community, IGGS encourages curiosity, authenticity, and courage, fostering young women of character, committed to positive global change, and prepared for a personally and professionally fulfilling life. The school values bravery, vibrancy, curiosity, connectedness, and kindness, aiming to shape articulate, critical thinkers who contribute positively to society. By embodying these values, IGGS prepares students to navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful impact.

The Head of Digital Learning (HoDL) oversees the digital learning curriculum Years 7 – 12, aligning with Australian Curriculum in Digital Technologies and Literacy and comprehensive digital learning integration for all staff across the whole school. The role demands curriculum leadership, proven experience in Digital Technologies, adept interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate complex and technical information in a scaffolded, accessible and practical manner, combined with a relatable approach that inspires and motivates teams. The HoDL leads change in an inclusive manner, actively mentoring and supporting colleagues to achieve excellence in the delivery of exceptional digital technology experiences for students. The Head of Digital Learning (HoDL) is responsible for leading the effective implementation of Digital Learning, and leads initiatives that will continually enhance the use of technology both inside and outside the classroom.

The HoDL is a key member of the Curriculum & Learning, and Executive Technology teams, collaborating with ICT Operations Manager, and Director of Learning and Innovation to empower educators across the whole school through professional development and drive technology advancements for enriched classroom experiences. Commencing January 2024, the successful candidate will maintain a teaching component of 0.6, including DigiSolutions (Years 7 & 8). VCE Applied Computing is highly desirable.

 Staff at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS) are committed to providing a stimulating, challenging and creative learning environment for students and enjoy working collaboratively with other colleagues within their team. The successful applicant must comply with IGGS’ child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. IGGS has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children’s wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

Hutton Consulting Australia (HCA) is partnering with Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS) in the search and selection process for this position. Prospective applicants must contact Chris Menagé on 0427 703 483 or email chris.menage@hutton.education for a confidential discussion regarding the role, application process and to access all-important candidate information (including the context of the role and the full job description).

Applications should be emailed to 1421058@hutton.education by 5:00pm on Sunday 17th September, 2023.  However, candidates are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible as interviewing may commence prior to this closing date. Please note direct online applications will not be accepted.