About the Program 

The PNG Secondary Education Program (PSEP) is a flagship investment of the Australian Government, delivered under the Papua New Guinea–Australia Partnership. PSEP aims to improve learning outcomes, equity and access for secondary students across Papua New Guinea’s highest performing schools, while strengthening national and subnational education systems.

The program supports the Government of Papua New Guinea’s priorities under the National Education Plan 2023–2027 and is aligned with Australia’s International Development Policy. PSEP focuses on improving teaching and learning quality, strengthening school leadership and governance and supporting safe, resilient and inclusive secondary school environments. Cross-cutting priorities, including gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding and climate resilience, are mainstreamed across all program activities.

About the Opportunity

Abt Global is seeking a Teaching and Learning Lead to provide technical and strategic leadership for teaching, learning and school leadership under the Papua New Guinea–Australia Secondary Education Program (PSEP).

Reporting to the Program Director, the role will strengthen teacher capability, instructional practice and school leadership, with a focus on improved learning outcomes in STEM and English. The Teaching and Learning Lead will coordinate subject-based communities of practice, support peer learning and instructional leadership, and ensure quality and coherence across program partners.

The role will work closely with and provide technical guidance to international volunteers and liaise with universities and teacher training institutions in PNG and Australia to support curriculum alignment, professional learning pathways and sustainable reform.

This position suits an experienced education specialist with strong systems knowledge, expertise in teacher professional learning and instructional leadership, and a commitment to evidence-based, inclusive and locally led education reform.

About You 

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership in teaching and learning, teacher professional development and/or school leadership programs, preferably in secondary education.

• Strong expertise in designing and delivering evidence-based teacher professional learning, including blended, school-based and peer-led approaches

• Experience establishing and coordinating communities of practice or other collaborative professional learning models

• Proven ability to work effectively with international and national specialists, including volunteers, and to translate technical expertise into practical classroom improvement

• Experience engaging with universities and teacher training institutions to support curriculum alignment, professional learning pathways and systems strengthening

• Strong understanding of education systems and policy, with experience working collaboratively with government counterparts and development partners

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence, mentor and support educators and leaders at multiple levels

• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive education, gender equality, disability inclusion and safe, ethical practice in schools

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