Director of Education

St George Christian School; Melton; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Melton Christian College invites applications for the role of Director of Education. This pivotal leadership position reports to the Principal and partners with the Executive team to shape the College's vision for teaching, learning and student growth across multiple campuses.

The role focuses on pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment and academic performance while ensuring innovation is purposeful and measurable.

Qualifications

• Active commitment to Christian leadership and the College's mission, vision and values.
• Executive experience managing educational operations, resources, compliance and risk.
• Registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a future-of-learning approach across pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and academic performance across all sites.
• Design and deliver a professional learning program that values staff agency and capability.
• Coach and model to enhance staff capability and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage staff, students, families and the wider community with strong relational leadership.

Skills

Christian leadership

Pedagogy leadership

Curriculum design

Assessment & reporting

Staff coaching

Data-informed decision making

Communication skills

Education

Education qualification

VIT registration (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Melton Christian College (MCC) is a vibrant multi-campus Christian learning community located near the Macedon Ranges, a region offering an enviable lifestyle only 30 minutes from Melbourne.

Serving approximately 1,400 students across its Brookfield, Toolern Vale and Online campuses, MCC provides a nurturing environment where students are supported to flourish academically, spiritually, personally and vocationally. Grounded in the values of Christ-Centredness, Excellence, Passion for Teaching and Learning, Community and Respect, MCC is entering an important phase in its educational development, strengthening a connected approach to learning, while responding thoughtfully to emerging technologies, changing pathways and the future needs of students.

The Director of Education is part of the Executive team shaping the College-wide vision and long-term strategy for teaching, learning and student growth, and ensuring innovation remains purposeful, measurable and responsible.

Reporting directly to the Principal and firmly aligning to MCC’s Christian mission and future direction, the Director of Education develops and leads a coherent future-of-learning approach, across pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and academic performance, in a highly relational, inclusive and evidence-informed manner. The Director designs and delivers a professional learning program that values staff agency, building the capability of leaders and teachers, translating research and emerging educational trends into practical and sustainable improvement.

The successful candidate demonstrates:

• Active commitment to Christian leadership, and the mission, vision and values of the College
• Strategic leadership of pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, feedback and reporting across all sites
• Success strengthening educational pathways and learning opportunities to prepare students for further studies, training, employment and adult life
• Effective coaching and role modelling to impact and enhance staff capability and a culture of continuous improvement
• Strategic insight utilising data to inform and improve pedagogy, curriculum design and learning engagement
• Proven executive experience managing educational operations, resources, compliance and risk; and
• Highly developed relational and communication skills to engage staff, students, families and the wide community.

Offered as a five-year fixed-term contract with a flexible commencement in 2027, applicants must have a right to work in Australia, an appropriate education qualification and current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration, or the capacity to obtain registration.

Melton Christian College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in its Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy. Melton Christian College Child Safe Framework

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Melton Christian College in this search and selection process.

Application closing date: Sunday 11th October, 2026 at 5:00pm however HCA reserves the right to screen and progress eligible applications upon receipt prior to the deadline.