Join the Journey at Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
Shape the future. Inspire young people. Build something extraordinary.
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is one of Victoria's newest and most exciting secondary schools, and we are continuing to grow. As we expand, we are seeking outstanding teachers, education support staff and leaders who are passionate about making a meaningful difference and eager to help build a thriving school community from the ground up.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team committed to excellence in teaching, learning and wellbeing. At Walcom Ngarrwa, every staff member plays a vital role in shaping our culture, defining our traditions and creating exceptional learning experiences for our students.
Whether you are an experienced educator looking for a fresh challenge or an emerging professional seeking opportunities to grow your career, we have a position ready and waiting for you.
Why Choose Walcom Ngarrwa?
Opened in January 2024, Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College welcomed its founding cohort of 177 Year 7 students and has grown rapidly into a vibrant and flourishing learning community. In 2026, the College proudly serves more than 680 students across Years 7 to 9, with a new year level being added each year until we become a full Year 7 to 12 school in 2029.
As a growing school, opportunities for professional growth and leadership are abundant. Staff have the rare chance to contribute directly to the development of curriculum, programs, systems and culture, helping shape the future of education for generations of students.
Our recently endorsed Strategic Plan (2025-2029) sets an ambitious direction for the College, including the exciting development of our senior secondary pathways and curriculum ahead of Years 10 to 12 commencing from 2027 onwards.
A School with Purpose
At Walcom Ngarrwa, we are on a mission to provide the very best education for every student through high-impact, evidence-based teaching and wellbeing practices. We believe that healthy, happy and curious learners and staff create the conditions for excellence.
Our values of Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity drive everything we do. They underpin a culture of high expectations, inclusion and support, ensuring every student is empowered to achieve success and every staff member feels valued, connected and inspired.
We are proud of our diverse community, where students from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds come together to learn, grow and thrive. Through strong partnerships with families and the wider community, we are building bright futures and preparing young people to become confident, informed and active citizens.
Exceptional Facilities for Contemporary Learning
Our state-of-the-art learning environment has been purpose built to support innovative teaching and student success.
The Red Giant
A stunning two-storey Science and Technology building featuring dedicated science laboratories, materials technology spaces and digital technology facilities.
The Nexus
Our contemporary learning neighbourhood, comprising flexible learning environments including general classrooms, seminar areas, presentation spaces and collaborative learning hubs designed to support personalised and engaging learning experiences.
The Pavilion
A vibrant community and creative arts hub featuring an indoor basketball court, music and media facilities, and a 100 seat auditorium that brings learning, performance and community together.
Outdoor Learning and Recreation
Extensive outdoor basketball courts, landscaped grounds and flexible outdoor learning spaces provide opportunities for recreation, collaboration and connection.
And we're just getting started.
Stage 2 construction is now underway and will be completed in time for the 2027 school year. This exciting expansion will include:
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A second Learning Neighbourhood
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A purpose built Administration and Wellbeing Centre
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New library facilities
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Additional student support and wellbeing spaces
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Two full sized soccer playing fields
Be Part of Something Special
Opportunities like this don't come along often. Join a school where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your contribution will help shape the future of an entire community.
At Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College, we're not just building a school. We're building a legacy.
Come and help us create a place where students and staff achieve, belong and stay curious.
For more information, visit www.wnsc.vic.edu.au.
SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.
SC2 Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching 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
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. 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.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated ability to support others to reflect on their practice and facilitate school-based professional learning.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to coach, mentor and build the instructional capability of teachers through evidence based coaching practices, professional learning and collaborative inquiry, resulting in improved teaching practice and student outcomes.
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is seeking an exceptional educator to join our leadership team as a Learning Specialist: Coaching & Mentoring. This role is pivotal in building the instructional capacity of teachers and leaders, while helping to establish and strengthen a culture of professional growth, collaboration and continuous improvement across the College.
As one of Victoria's newest and fastest-growing secondary schools, Walcom Ngarrwa presents a unique opportunity for educational leaders to influence whole-school practice, shape emerging systems and contribute to the development of a high-performing learning community from the ground up.
The Learning Specialist: Coaching & Mentoring will work alongside the Deputy Principal ¿ Senior School to lead the implementation of the College's instructional model and evidence-based teaching practices. Through coaching, mentoring, professional learning and instructional leadership, this position will support teachers at all stages of their careers to continually refine their practice and improve outcomes for students.
This role aligns with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), the College Strategic Plan (2025-2029), and Walcom Ngarrwa's commitment to the values of Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity.
The Learning Specialist: Coaching & Mentoring will play a critical role in shaping this culture by:
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Driving continuous improvement in teaching practice.
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Supporting the induction and development of new and graduate teachers.
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Developing instructional leadership capacity across teams.
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Leading high-quality professional learning.
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Embedding consistent evidence-based teaching practices throughout the College.
Instructional Coaching and Mentoring
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Design and implement evidence based coaching and mentoring programs for teachers across the College.
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Deliver high impact coaching cycles incorporating observation, feedback, goal setting, reflection and evaluation.
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Support staff to develop expertise in effective lesson design, explicit instruction, differentiation, assessment and feedback.
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Provide mentoring and support for new staff, graduate teachers, provisionally registered teachers and teachers new to the profession and College.
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Develop and facilitate peer observation, learning walks, instructional rounds and collaborative inquiry processes.
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Model exemplary classroom practice through demonstration lessons, team teaching and professional coaching conversations.
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Maintain documentation and records of coaching goals, actions and impact.
Building Teacher Capacity
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Support teachers to implement the College's instructional model with consistency and fidelity.
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Build teacher confidence and efficacy through personalised professional learning and mentoring.
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Assist teachers to analyse student learning data and use evidence to inform instructional decision making.
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Support staff to utilise high-impact teaching strategies that improve student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
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Actively identify and celebrate effective classroom practice across the College.
Graduate Teacher and New Staff Development
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Coordinate and support induction programs for new teaching staff.
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Lead mentoring programs for new staff and graduate teachers.
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Support provisionally registered teachers through the Victorian Institute of Teaching registration process.
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Develop resources, structures and processes that support teacher onboarding and professional growth.
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Foster a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes staff wellbeing and retention.
Professional Learning Leadership
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Collaborate with the Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning to develop and implement the College Professional Learning calendar.
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Design and facilitate professional learning aligned to College improvement priorities.
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Lead professional learning communities and collaborative inquiry initiatives.
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Utilise student learning data, classroom observation evidence and staff feedback to identify emerging professional learning needs.
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Support teachers and teams to evaluate the impact of professional learning on classroom practice and student outcomes.
Learning Area and Leadership Development
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Partner with Learning Area Leaders to strengthen instructional leadership capacity.
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Support leaders to facilitate effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Build leaders' capacity to coach, mentor and provide feedback to teachers within their teams.
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Assist teams to establish evidence informed improvement cycles and evaluation processes.
Strategic Leadership
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Contribute to the implementation of the Walcom Ngarrwa Strategic Plan.
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Support the ongoing refinement and implementation of the College instructional model.
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Participate in teaching and learning reviews, learning walks and school improvement processes.
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Contribute evidence and recommendations to College leadership discussions regarding teaching and learning priorities.
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Remain informed of contemporary educational research and best practice in coaching, mentoring and instructional leadership.
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Other duties as directed by the Principal.
College Teams and Professional Involvement
The Learning Specialist: Coaching & Mentoring may contribute to:
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School Improvement Team
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Instructional Leadership Team
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Professional Learning Communities
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Graduate Teacher Program
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Staff Induction Program
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Curriculum and Assessment Working Parties
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Strategic Plan Action Teams
Why Walcom Ngarrwa?
At Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College, this role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing school. You will work alongside a committed and ambitious team in a contemporary learning environment, contributing directly to the development of systems, culture and practices that will serve our community for generations to come.
Together, we are building a school where staff and students thrive through Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity.
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
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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.
