Junior School Leader: Lead Teaching & Curriculum

Department of Education Victoria; Beechworth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Beechworth, VIC, seeks a Leading Teacher Range 3 for Junior School Leader Yr 7-9 starting 2027. The role focuses on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes and leading a collaborative teaching workforce in a rural regional college.

The successful candidate will implement high impact teaching strategies, monitor student progress with data, and lead professional learning aligned with the school’s strategic plan and values.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in curriculum leadership and implementing school priorities.
• Ability to lead high impact teaching strategies and monitor learning growth.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform teaching and provide feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills for engaging students, parents and staff.
• Commitment to Department values and whole-school professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage whole-school improvement initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.
• Lead curriculum planning and delivery improvements.
• Develop professional learning and staff development plans.
• Oversee staff performance and development reviews.
• Model and coach teaching practices and assessment policies.
• Contribute to school policy development and governance.
• Coordinate priorities across year levels and lead classroom demonstrations.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

School improvement

Literacy and numeracy focus

Data-driven instruction

Staff coaching

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Beechworth, VIC, seeks a Leading Teacher Range 3 for Junior School Leader Yr 7-9 starting 2027. The role focuses on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes and leading a collaborative teaching workforce in a rural regional college.

The successful candidate will implement high impact teaching strategies, monitor student progress with data, and lead professional learning aligned with the school’s strategic plan and values.