Lead Teacher – Senior Curriculum

Community College Gippsland Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Secondary College in Victoria is seeking a Lead Teacher to drive senior curriculum across multiple campuses and support teaching teams in delivering engaging, applied learning experiences.

You will lead curriculum development, moderation, reporting, and professional learning initiatives while upholding Child Safe Standards and promoting equity in education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VPC and VCE VM curriculum and senior pathways; ability to differentiate learning plans.
• Experience leading others in continuous improvement, reflective practice and professional dialogue.
• Experience in integrating applied learning and project-based approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and staff.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and supporting marginalised learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and review of senior curriculum across campuses.
• Coordinate cross-campus moderation of curriculum, assessment and reporting.
• Support staff to deliver differentiated and applied learning programs.
• Provide guidance on curriculum changes and professional learning opportunities.
• Act as Lead Teacher – Campus as required (student management and chain of command).
• Contribute to day-to-day school operations.
• Uphold Child Safe Standards and inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Mentoring

Differentiated instruction

Applied learning

Professional learning

School improvement

Child Safe Standards

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Driver’s licence

Job description

At ECG Secondary College, we believe education should be engaging, practical, inclusive and transformational. Our students don’t fit into a one-size-fits-all model, and neither do we.

We’re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Lead Teacher to drive senior curriculum excellence across our campuses, support our teaching teams, and help create meaningful learning experiences that empower young people to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is ready to influence practice beyond their own classroom while remaining connected to student outcomes and applied learning.

Why Join ECG?

This is your chance to:

• Lead curriculum innovation across multiple campuses
• Support and mentor dedicated teaching teams
• Shape engaging, applied learning programs that make a genuine difference
• Work within an organisation that values inclusion, student voice and educational equity
• Help young people who may have experienced barriers to learning rediscover success and belonging

The role

As Lead Teacher – Senior Curriculum, you will provide curriculum leadership across ECG Secondary College campuses, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance while supporting teachers to deliver innovative and engaging learning experiences.

You will play a key role in senior school curriculum development, assessment moderation, reporting processes, teacher support and school improvement initiatives.

• Lead the development, implementation and review of senior curriculum across all ECG Secondary College campuses.
• Lead cross-campus moderation of curriculum, assessment tasks and reporting practices.
• Support teaching staff to deliver engaging, differentiated and applied learning programs.
• Provide guidance on curriculum changes, updates and professional learning opportunities.
• Act as Lead Teacher – Campus as required (includes student management and chain of command duties).
• Actively contribute to the day-to-day operations of the school.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students through active adherence to Child Safe Standards and organisational policies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of VPC and VCE VM curriculum and senior secondary pathways, including the ability to differentiate and individualise educational learning plans.
• Demonstrated capacity to integrate applied learning curriculum and hands on/project-based approaches to learning, with a focus on engaging and empowering students.
• Demonstrated experience in leading others in the process of continuous improvement, reflective practice and engaging in professional learning and dialogue, embracing innovative and inclusive practice.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including experience in leading staff in establishing, and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community to support student outcomes, agency, wellbeing, and engagement.
• High-level understanding of the needs of marginalised and vulnerable children who may have experienced complex trauma. Experienced in, trained or familiar with trauma-informed practices with a focus on positive relationships and mutual respect.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Relevant Teaching Qualification

Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

Here at Community College Gippsland, we love our volunteers. In the classroom, they bring life experience, provide valuable one on one support and greatly enrich the learning of our students.