Demonstrated expert knowledge of VTLM 2.0. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and embed the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching and learning strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning and engagement at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.
Demonstrated capacity to lead student voice and agency initiatives and the development of a 3-year Action Plan. Enable school wide student voice and agency through Student Action Teams, to improve learner engagement and support school wide alignment to the College Instructional Model.
The Student Voice, Leadership & Agency Leader provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of a whole-school approach to student voice, agency, leadership and engagement aligned to the College Strategic Plan, Amplify priorities, VTLM 2.0 and the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP).
The role focuses on building authentic student partnerships in learning and school improvement, strengthening student connectedness, belonging and engagement, and ensuring students are active contributors to decision-making processes across the College.
The Student Voice, Leadership & Agency Leader works collaboratively with the Principal Team, Teaching and Learning Team, Data Learning Specialist, Sub-Schools, Wellbeing and Inclusion teams to embed consistent student voice and agency practices that improve student engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes for all students.
Strategic Leadership
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Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a whole-school Student Voice, Leadership and Agency framework aligned to College priorities, Amplify and the AIP.
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Develop and implement strategic actions that strengthen student leadership, participation, empowerment and engagement across all year levels.
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Support the implementation of the College Instructional Model (VTLM 2.0 alignment) through authentic student feedback, reflection and agency practices.
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Contribute to whole-school improvement planning, leadership and evaluation processes.
Student Voice, Leadership & Agency
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Lead and facilitate structures that enable authentic student voice, leadership and participation in College decision-making processes.
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Build opportunities for students to contribute meaningfully to learning, wellbeing, engagement and school improvement initiatives.
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Lead and support Student Action Teams and other student voice structures as key strategies for strengthening student agency, engagement and student-led improvement across the College.
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Develop student leadership capability through targeted leadership development, mentoring and coaching opportunities.
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Promote student agency practices including student goal setting, reflection, feedback and learner ownership.
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Foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, empowerment and student connectedness across the College.
Student Leadership Structures & SRC
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Lead and manage the Student Representative Council (SRC) and associated student leadership structures.
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Facilitate regular SRC meetings, student forums, Student Action Teams and leadership development opportunities.
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Support student-led initiatives, campaigns and events that strengthen engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and school pride.
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Ensure student perspectives, feedback and improvement priorities are communicated effectively to College leadership teams and staff.
Whole-School Engagement & Community Connection
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Coordinate and oversee student leadership and engagement activities including:
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Student-led assemblies
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Wellness Week
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Harmony Week
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Education Week and NAIDOC Week activities
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Student forums and leadership events
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Community and civic engagement opportunities
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Collaborate with the Sports Coordinator to strengthen the House System, participation, student connectedness and school pride.
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Foster partnerships with local primary schools, community organisations and external agencies to enhance student leadership and engagement opportunities.
Teaching & Learning Collaboration
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Work collaboratively with the Teaching and Learning Team to embed student voice, agency and feedback practices within classroom programs.
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Support staff capability in implementing student voice and agency strategies aligned to Amplify and VTLM 2.0.
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Promote practices that strengthen student engagement, stimulated learning and learner ownership.
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Support staff to effectively use student feedback and student voice to inform classroom and school improvement practices.
Student Data & Improvement
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Use student voice, wellbeing and engagement data, including ATOSS and student feedback processes, to inform planning and evaluate impact.
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Monitor trends in student engagement, participation, belonging and connectedness to guide improvement initiatives.
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Support evidence-informed approaches to strengthening student agency, engagement and leadership across the College.
Staff Leadership & Collaboration
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Build staff capacity and collective responsibility for fostering student voice, leadership and agency opportunities across the College.
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Work collaboratively with Year Level Leaders, Learning Area Leaders, Wellbeing and Inclusion teams to ensure consistent practices across the College.
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Lead and support relevant staff and teams contributing to student leadership and engagement initiatives.
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Lead and manage Performance and Development processes for relevant staff.
Organisational Responsibilities
The Student Voice, Leadership & Agency Leader will lead or coordinate:
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Student leadership selection processes
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Student leadership training and development
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SRC meetings, student forums and Student Action Teams
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Student representation at College and community events
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Student-led assemblies and College activities
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Primary school leadership engagement activities
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Open Day, College Tours and primary school presentations
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Student recognition and leadership award processes
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Collaboration with student leadership groups including Interact, Green Team and other student action groups
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Lead College events including Awards Evening and Information Evenings
Leadership Expectations
The Student Voice, Leadership & Agency Leader is expected to:
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Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
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Model College values, professional expectations and inclusive leadership practices.
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Build positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, families and the wider community.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to student empowerment, inclusion and continuous improvement.
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Lead through evidence-informed practice, reflection and collaboration.
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Please include the following information:
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A specific response to the selection criteria with regard to the position advertised (no more than one page per criteria);
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A summary of experience and qualifications (curriculum vitae);
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Names, contact details, nature of relationship to you, mobile number and email addresses of three referees who can provide information regarding your application in relation to the key selection criteria. Please note that referees other than those nominated, may also be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in this position at Montmorency Secondary College. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Lisa Ball on 9422 1500.
For further information about Montmorency Secondary College refer to our website: www.montysc.vic.edu.au
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
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The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
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if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
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a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Montmorency Secondary is a large, co-educational Year 7 to 12 College situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of the Melbourne CBD. Our current enrolment of more than 1000 students is accommodated in a single campus bordered by park reserves and the Plenty River.
The College is set in an attractive park-like environment. Our amenities include 400-seat auditorium, a significant new basketball stadium complex, which incorporates three Olympic-standard basketball courts and two standard basketball courts, two high-quality kitchens for Food Studies, a tailor-made Materials Technology Centre (for Wood and Metal Classes), and fully networked ICT facilities throughout. Our facilities include purpose-built Labs for each science domains of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, where students use modern facilities for science investigations and deeper learning. Our general classrooms are bright, spacious and beautifully appointed with state-of-the-art technology to support teaching and learning. The College shares neighbouring sports ovals and athletics track with the local community.
The College motto is 'Pride in Achievement'. Our core values are Courage, Friendship, Achievement, Trust, Happiness and Teamwork. Our Purpose Statement 'encourages students and staff to achieve their personal best in an environment that promotes excellence and responsibility and recognises individual differences'. The College is organised into three sub-schools (Junior, Middle and Senior Schools). It has a strong, well-developed Pastoral Care program focused on supporting students at each year level to maximise their learning opportunities and take advantage of the many programs that the College provides. We offer a Core/Elective structure from Years 8-10 and extensive VCE and VET acceleration options for Years 10-12 to encourage students to take ownership of their studies and extend their talents. Year 7 focuses on supporting our students to experience a smooth transition into secondary school. Student leadership and successful transition into and leaving school are priorities. Important features of the College include its highly acclaimed Student Leadership Program, a genuine and powerful student voice, and strong links with our local community.
