It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.
About the role:
The teacher role is ongoing (1.0 FTE) and the position of responsibility is fixed term, commencing on Monday, 25 January 2027 and will conclude in January 2031. This position will be based at our Freier Campus, with a leadership allowance at level 6. This role has a 0.5 time release, (and homeroom or equivalent).
The Head of Teaching and Learning - Secondary is responsible for implementing the School’s Vision for Teaching and Learning, and its realisation of creating a learning culture within the Secondary school. They drive the scope and sequence of the academic program, provide expert advice to teachers, and play a key role in delivering a relevant, progressive, and effective teaching program.
With knowledge of contemporary curriculum, teaching and learning practices, the Head of Teaching and Learning - Secondary is responsible for creating a stimulating and challenging learning environment, raising student achievement, improving quality teaching and learning, and promoting the School's philosophy, policies and procedures.
All teachers share a significant responsibility in preparing young people to lead successful and productive lives. The quality of the teacher is the single-most important in-school factor influencing student achievement. Teachers can be a source of inspiration and, equally importantly, provide a dependable and consistent influence on young people as they grow and flourish, and ultimately make choices about their future. All Teachers are expected to actively engage in the co-curricular and pastoral care program.
Requirements of the Role:
- Bachelor of Education degree or higher
- Breadth and depth of understanding in curriculum design and teaching and learning practices
- Demonstrated experience in leading teachers in the development of their pedagogy
- Leadership experience within the academic domain
- Ability to devise, implement, enhance, and evaluate teaching and learning programs
- Far-reaching knowledge of the Australian curriculum
- Proven experience leading others in the implementation of teaching practices and developing the capacity of teachers and curriculum leaders
- Current registration, or immediate eligibility for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
