Head of Junior School: Lead, Inspire Learning

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mooroolbark College invites applications for the Head of Junior School, a Leading Teacher role within the leadership team, to guide the educational program for Years 7 to 9 and oversee the transition from primary to secondary school. The role includes program management, policy alignment, and collaboration with the School Improvement Team.

The successful candidate will model Mooroolbark College values, lead staff to improve teaching and learning outcomes, and drive whole-school improvement

Qualifications

• SC1: Demonstrated expertise in curriculum and leading literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
• SC2: Ability to plan and implement high-impact teaching strategies and evaluate learning impact.
• SC3: Ability to monitor student learning data and drive improvement with feedback to students/parents.
• SC4: Exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills to lead collaboration with students, staff, parents and community.
• SC5: Model and reflect Mooroolbark College values and contribute to whole-school professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Junior School (Years 7–9) and manage program direction and transitions from primary to secondary.
• Contribute to School Improvement Team and attend additional improvement groups as required.
• Lead and monitor Year 7–9 programs and plans, including Year 6–7 transition and related information sharing.
• Oversee Junior School course and group management, including house allocations and form groups.
• Develop and manage the annual Junior School program budget and ensure policy implementation.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Principal and support college policies.

Job description

Mooroolbark College invites applications for the Head of Junior School, a Leading Teacher role within the leadership team, to guide the educational program for Years 7 to 9 and oversee the transition from primary to secondary school. The role includes program management, policy alignment, and collaboration with the School Improvement Team.

The successful candidate will model Mooroolbark College values, lead staff to improve teaching and learning outcomes, and drive whole-school improvement