Dean of Faculty - Science

Scotch College Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resources & facilities

Professional development travel

Leave & salary package

Wellness program

Transport access

Job summary

Scotch College Melbourne invites an outstanding educator to join as Dean of Faculty – Science, providing strategic and operational leadership across the Science Faculty. The Dean ensures curriculum coherence, high-quality pedagogy, and consistent assessment aligned with the college’s aims and Teaching & Learning Framework.

The role focuses on building instructional capacity through coaching, data-informed practice, and strong collaboration with the Director of Teaching & Learning and senior

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience at subject, curriculum or middle-leadership level.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with staff, students and community.
• Commitment to evidence-informed pedagogy and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Science Faculty.
• Ensure curriculum coherence, pedagogical quality and consistent assessment practices.
• Coach and develop teaching staff to improve student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align with school priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Education or related field

Tools

MS Office

AI technologies

Job description

Building on our reputation for academic excellence, and as part of our new and innovative Faculty design structure, an exciting opportunity is available for an outstanding educator to provide exceptional pedagogical and instructional leadership across the Science Faculty.

About the Role

The Dean of Faculty – Science is a key academic leader responsible for providing both strategic and operational leadership across the Science faculty. The role is responsible for overall curriculum coherence, pedagogical quality and consistent assessment practices that align with the College’s strategic priorities and Teaching and Learning Framework. The Dean plays a critical role in driving improvement through effective use of data, evidence-based practice and strong professional collaboration.

Leading and supporting the faculty team, the Dean of Faculty - Science helps build teaching and instructional capacity through coaching and feedback, fostering a culture of excellence and a strong emphasis on student learning outcomes and faculty operations. Working closely with the Director of Teaching & Learning and other senior leaders, the Dean ensures that subject-level teaching and learning practices are aligned with faculty and whole‑school priorities.

• Commencing in 2027
• Position of Leadership (tenured) with teaching load (ongoing)
• Subjects within the faculty include: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, General Science, PE and Sports Science, Physics and Psychology

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Commitment to excellence and best practice in teaching and learning
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues, students and the wider community
• Strong team leadership and management skills, with the ability to build capacity in others
• Subject matter expertise, with substantial classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience at subject, curriculum or middle-leadership level
• Proven impact on teaching quality and student learning outcomes
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and evidence-informed pedagogy
• Understanding of diverse learning needs
• Well-developed IT skills, with knowledge of the MS Office suite and AI technologies
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills and the capacity to manage complex and competing issues
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)

About Us

We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co‑curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development, including travel
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026 (5pm)

Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.

Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.