Teach for Australia

Organisation

Teach for Australia

Closing Date

Sunday, 5 January 2025

Role Type

Full-time

Location

Melbourne, Australia

The organisation

Teach for Australia (TFA) exists to transform education and achieve equity for every child in Australia. Since 2009, TFA has been building a future force of educational leaders, committed to unlocking the potential students in communities where it’s needed most. Guided by the vision of an Australia where education empowers every child, TFA recruits and develops exceptional individuals who are passionate about making a difference – starting as classroom leaders and growing into change-makers.

At the heart of TFA’s impact is the flagship Leadership Development Program, an innovative pathway into teaching that combines professional training with a deep commitment to leadership. Over 15 years, this program has shaped over 1,800 purpose-driven educators, reaching more than 650,000 students across 600 schools. TFA’s support doesn’t stop there, as it also delivers tailored mentoring and leadership initiatives for teachers, embedding lasting change in schools and their communities.

Now, at a pivotal moment in its journey, TFA is poised to build on a strong foundation, an engaged alumni network, and a dynamic leadership team. With its founding CEO stepping down after 15 years of transformative leadership, the organisation is ready to enter its next chapter of innovation and growth. Backed by a proven track record and an unwavering moral purpose, TFA is focused on driving systemic change and empowering every student to thrive.

 

The role

As the next Chief Executive Officer of Teach For Australia, you will inspire and lead a movement that reshapes lives and transforms communities through education.

You will set the strategic vision and partner with the Board to chart TFA’s future, translating bold ideas into impactful outcomes. Harnessing your leadership, you will inspire innovation, operational excellence, and a positive culture of collaboration that drives change. Financial stewardship will be a key aspect, ensuring sustainability through diverse funding sources while scaling programs that address educational inequity.

This role calls for an influential leader who has excels at building and maintaining relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders—advocating for TFA’s mission with energy and authenticity. Your expertise will guide the design and delivery of pioneering programs that elevate student outcomes, while fostering an inclusive and supportive organisational culture.

You bring a track record of systemic impact, whether in education, not-for-profit leadership, or a mission-driven enterprise. Resilient and visionary, you will lead with purpose and adaptability, shaping the future of an organisation at the forefront of educational change in Australia.

Further to the above, Teach for Australia is looking for this new CEO appointment to come from Melbourne (preferred) / Sydney.

 

To apply

People for Purpose is partnering with Teach for Australia to lead the search for this role.

We invite you to read the Position Description. To review their annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website and ACNC profile.

Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email [email protected]

Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Teach for Australia. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 5 January 2025.

 

If you are viewing this opportunity via LinkedIn, we invite you to visit the People for Purpose website under Executive Search at www.peopleforpurpose.com.au for further information.