Head of Science – Secondary Education (Plenty Campus)

Ivanhoe Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

School tuition discounts

Job summary

Ivanhoe Grammar School in Melbourne seeks a Head of Science to lead campus-based Science for Years 7–12 at the Plenty Campus, reporting to the Director of Science. The role combines leadership with an active teaching load and contributes to holistic education and strong student outcomes.

This full-time, ongoing position commences January 2027 and is a three-year Position of Leadership. You will drive curriculum, assessment and engaging learning experiences within Ivanhoe’s Instructional Model.

Qualifications

• Successful experience teaching Science in a secondary school.
• Lead curriculum development, assessment and delivery of high-quality Science programs.
• Support and develop teachers through collaboration, coaching and professional learning.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and purposeful leadership to the Plenty Campus Science team.
• Lead the implementation and delivery of high-quality Science programs across Years 7–12.
• Promote consistency in curriculum delivery, assessment practices and student learning experiences.
• Support, develop and manage Science teachers through collaboration and feedback.
• Use evidence and student learning data to identify priorities and improve outcomes.
• Lead collaborative planning, curriculum review and development of engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Coaching

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

Teaching qualifications

Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Job description

Ivanhoe Grammar School in Melbourne seeks a Head of Science to lead campus-based Science for Years 7–12 at the Plenty Campus, reporting to the Director of Science. The role combines leadership with an active teaching load and contributes to holistic education and strong student outcomes.

This full-time, ongoing position commences January 2027 and is a three-year Position of Leadership. You will drive curriculum, assessment and engaging learning experiences within Ivanhoe’s Instructional Model.