IB Middle Years Programme(MYP) Coordinator

Good News Lutheran College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Contemporary facilities

Future-focused learning environments

Job summary

Good News Lutheran College in Melbourne’s western corridor seeks an experienced IB MYP Coordinator. The role is full-time with a three-year appointment and a 0.6 teaching load during the coordinator period.

You will lead MYP implementation, support high-quality teaching and learning, and coordinate assessment, reporting, and student conferences while upholding the College’s Christian ethos and values.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration and relevant tertiary teaching qualifications.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise and experience in curriculum or pedagogical leadership.
• Sound knowledge of the IB Middle Years Programme and Australian Curriculum.
• Ability to lead curriculum development, assessment and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead MYP implementation, curriculum planning and review in line with IB requirements and Australian Curriculum.
• Guide teachers in delivering inquiry-based, concept-driven learning.
• Lead collaborative planning and professional learning to strengthen teaching practice.
• Coordinate assessment, reporting and student-led conferences; oversee NAPLAN analysis.
• Liaise with the IB Organisation and promote the MYP within the College.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Collaborative leadership

Communication

Digital literacy

Autonomous work

IB MYP knowledge

Education

VIT registration

Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications

IB MYP knowledge (advantage)

Tools

Compass

Job description

IB Middle Years Programme(MYP) Coordinator

Join a Thriving, Innovative Learning Community

About Good News Lutheran College

Good News Lutheran College is a growing Prep–12 Christian College located in Melbourne’s western corridor, with contemporary campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin. We are committed to delivering a holistic, Christ-centred education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and student wellbeing.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a collaborative and experienced educator to join our growing team as the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator.

This is a full-time, ongoing teaching position, with a three-year appointment as MYP Coordinator. The role includes a 0.6 teaching load during the coordinator appointment.

As a key member of the College’s pedagogical leadership team, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of the MYP, supporting high-quality teaching and learning.

You will be primarily responsible for:

• Leading MYP implementation, curriculum planning and review in alignment with IB requirements and the Australian Curriculum.
• Guiding teachers in delivering engaging, inquiry-based and concept-driven learning.
• Leading collaborative planning and professional learning to strengthen teaching practice.
• Coordinating assessment, reporting and student-led conferences, and overseeing NAPLAN implementation and results analysis.
• Liaising with the International Baccalaureate Organisation and promoting the MYP within the College community.
• Supporting student wellbeing and child safety while modelling the College’s Christian ethos and values.

Why GNLC?

At Good News Lutheran College, we cultivate a high-performing, supportive and values-driven culture where career-focused educators can truly thrive.

We offer:

• A culture that prioritizes professional growth, staff wellbeing and career progression
• Contemporary facilities and future-focused learning environments

Selection Criteria

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration and relevant tertiary teaching qualifications
• Demonstrated teaching expertise and experience in curriculum or pedagogical leadership
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the IB Middle Years Programme, the Australian Curriculum and inquiry-based, concept-driven learning
• Ability to lead curriculum development, assessment and reporting, and support continuous improvement in teaching practice
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to lead collaborative teams and support change
• Strong organisational skills, digital literacy and the ability to work autonomously, with proficiency in Compass or a comparable curriculum management platform
• Commitment to the Christian ethos of the College, student wellbeing and child safety
• Appropriate Lutheran leadership accreditation, or willingness to undertake the required accreditation

Special requirements

All selected applicants will be required to undergo background checks, including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks.

The Recruitment Process

All applications will undergo a shortlisting process, with suitable candidates progressing to the interview stage.

Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. Our College actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students. All College staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order 1359. Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on the College’s website.