Curriculum Architect for Selective Entry Exams

Contour Education; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP support

Birthday leave

Loyalty leave

Lifestyle allowance

Job summary

Contour TestPrep in Melbourne is seeking a Curriculum Lead to own Mathematics, English and Writing for Victoria's Selective Entry and Scholarship exams. You will elevate an existing curriculum and build what doesn’t exist yet, working closely with the Head of Victorian Selective Entry and Scholarship.

This is a full-time role; exceptional in one subject is welcome. You will own the curriculum bible, upgrade resources, and drive data-driven improvement while teaching at least one class to connect

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, English or Education or related field.
• At least two years teaching, tutoring or curriculum building experience.
• Ability to create high quality learning resources.
• Willingness to onboard in person in Melbourne and start in October.
• Experience with selective entry, scholarship or high-ability students is preferred.
• Evidence-led thinker with a data-driven approach to improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the Curriculum Bible and map how exams test the subjects.
• Upgrade outlines, workbooks, homework, workshops, mocks and solutions.
• Collect feedback and performance data to drive ongoing improvement.
• Teach or assist at least one class to see materials in action.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching experience

Data-driven mindset

Resource development

AI-assisted tooling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

AI drafting tools

Educational platforms

Job description

Curriculum Lead – Selective Entry & Scholarship Exams

Victoria's Selective Entry and Scholarship exams have no published syllabus, and they change every year. We're hiring a Curriculum Lead to own how Contour TestPrep teaches Mathematics, English and Writing for them.

You'll take a curriculum that already works, make it world class, and build what doesn't exist yet, working closely with the Head of Victorian Selective Entry and Scholarship. Own all three subjects and it's full time. Exceptional in one or two? Apply anyway. We'd rather have a world class specialist than a good generalist.

Why Contour TestPrep Exists

For many of our families, selective entry or scholarship is not an extra, it is their dream. They have invested deeply in giving their child a chance at a school that could change their future.

Yet there is no published syllabus, clear roadmap or reliable way to judge what preparation works. Families are often left paying for generic lessons and shortcuts without knowing whether their child is improving.

We exist to light that path. We build the underlying skills, not quick fixes, and use diagnostics, regular mocks and progress tracking so every family knows where their child stands and what to do next.

We've grown to 400+ students across seven campuses and online , we're expanding into Scholarship, and we're about to run our biggest intake yet in November 2026. In five years, when families talk about the best selective entry and scholarship preparation in the country, we want it to be ours, built on the curriculum you've helped to perfect.

Who We Are

Contour was founded in 2020 by students who saw that the quality of your education was basically a lottery. Teachers stretched thin by the system, learning materials that varied from school to school, and support that stopped the moment you left the classroom.

We began with 5 students in a room. Today 15,000+ students have trusted Contour as their academic partners, and we've grown to 500+ team members across 10 campuses in Australia. In 2025 we ranked #8 on the AFR Fast 100 of fastest-growing companies.

We've produced hundreds of 99+ ATARs, tutored the world-record UCAT scorer, and placed 850+ students into medical and dental schools across Australia.

Contour is made up of three brands:

• Contour Education → academic performance in high school
• Contour MedPrep → entry into medical and dental schools
• Contour TestPrep → entry into selective and scholarship schools

Contour is built by students, for students.

What You Will Do

• Own the source of truth. Build the Curriculum Bible, map exactly how these exams test your subject, and track where students go wrong.
• Make the resources world class. Upgrade subject outlines, workbooks, homework, workshops, mocks and worked solutions, and build what is missing across Scholarship and younger year levels.
• Close the loop. Collect feedback and performance data on every resource and after every real exam, then use it alongside educational research to keep improving.
• Teach. Teach or assist at least one class, so you see everything you make land with real students.

What You Will Bring

• Strong curriculum foundations. A degree in Mathematics, English, Education or a related field; at least two years of teaching, tutoring or curriculum building experience; and a demonstrated ability to create high quality learning resources.
• A practical, student-facing approach. Ability to complete in-person onboarding in Melbourne, teach or assist at least one class, and start immediately.
• Relevant specialist experience. Experience with selective entry, scholarship or high-ability students, and ideally writing items for aptitude or selective style tests.
• Evidence-led thinking. A data and research mindset, with the curiosity to test what works rather than rely on opinion.
• Modern resource-building skills. Confidence using AI to draft, generate and quality check resources at scale, alongside classroom experience with Years 5–9 students.
• A builder’s mindset. You want to create something new and make it exceptional, learn quickly from feedback, and keep raising the standard.
• High standards and real conviction. You think deeply about the best way to teach not just the acceptable way and believe education can better develop students’ reasoning, not simply improve test scores.

Why You Will Love It

• Ownership & Autonomy. Take full ownership of your subject’s curriculum, with the freedom and trust to make the calls that matter without corporate bureaucracy or slow moving committees.
• A Genuine Partnership. Work closely with the person building the program, collaborating in person and online to create something exceptional.
• Mastery & Pride. Become the expert who sets the standard for how students prepare for Victoria’s selective entry and scholarship exams.
• Premium Rewards & Benefits. Receive $100,000–$120,000 + super, pro rata for part-time roles, alongside EAP support, birthday and loyalty leave, and a $60 monthly lifestyle allowance.

How to Apply

• Apply with your CV including 1 to 2 samples of learning resources you've created (attached to your application).
• Technical Assessment.
• Introductory Video Interview.
• Final Interview, including a live resource review.

Ready to join us in reshaping education? Apply today.