Lead Classroom Teacher - Y Community School

Teaching Jobs; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institute in Melbourne seeks a dedicated Lead Classroom Teacher to join their team in January 2026. This full-time role involves supporting staff in developing innovative teaching practices, curriculum design, and integrating vocational education to guide students. Competitive salary plus leadership allowance and benefits such as salary packaging and gym membership are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leadership allowance

Salary packaging

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support staff in developing inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience in planning individualized educational programs for young people.
• Knowledge of issues impacting young people's education.

Responsibilities

• Lead teachers in developing effective curriculum design.
• Support teacher practice and lead professional learning.
• Integrate vocational education and future pathways for students.

Skills

Leadership in teaching practices

Curriculum design

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of VPC and VCE VM

Promoting student wellbeing

Education

Teaching degree

Current registration with VIT

Job description

Lead Classroom Teacher - Y Community School

Are you an experienced classroom teacher looking to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Y Community School is seeking a motivated and engaging Lead Classroom Teacher to join our team in Term 1, 2026.

About Us

The Y Community School was established in 2024 to respond to the needs of young people who are disengaged or at significant risk of disengaging from mainstream education. The school is part of Y Whittlesea, a not-for-profit that happens to be part of the oldest youth organisation in the world (YMCA) and oldest social enterprise, where all profits go back into our communities.

Teachers at the Y Community School play a crucial role in assisting students to re-connect with education, helping them discover their interests, needs, goals, and personalised learning plans. They develop and deliver dynamic and engaging learning materials and activities.

About the role

Lead teachers perform a role as a classroom teacher and in addition are released from classes for a proportion of their time to enable them to provide knowledge, expertise, and leadership to staff.

As the lead teacher at the Y Community School, you will play a vital role in shaping a responsive, inclusive curriculum to help guide students towards discovering their future pathways, fostering recovery, and igniting hope.

This leadership role will focus on one of two strategic areas, depending on your experience and strengths:

• Teaching and learning leader – drive innovative, student-centred curriculum design, support teacher practice, and lead professional learning to maximise student engagement and success.
• VET, Careers & Pathways Leader – Lead the integration of vocational education, career development, and future pathways into the learning experience, ensuring students have meaningful post-school options that align with their goals and interests.

As part of the Campus Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in supporting staff, shaping school direction, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for all students.

This is a full-time opportunity, commencing January 2026. Enjoy the benefits of competitive salary + $6,000 p.a leadership allowance, salary packaging and free on-site gym membership.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead and support staff in developing effective, inclusive teaching practices and curriculum design.

• Knowledge of the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM).
• A Teaching degree, and current registration with the VIT as a classroom teacher.
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating individualised educational programs for young people.
• Knowledge of the issues that impact on the education of young people with wellbeing or mental health difficulties and experience in promoting positive student wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, self-management and awareness of others in communication and problem solving.

All applicants must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, be qualified to teach, and have demonstrated experience in the knowledge and skill area(s) specified for the position.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as screening and interviews may begin as applications are received.

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.