Lead Teacher – Teaching & Learning (Junior Campus 7–9)

Y Community School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leadership time release

Salary packaging

Free on-site gym access

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Y Community School in Epping, VIC, seeks a Lead Teacher – Teaching and Learning to launch and lead our new junior campus (Years 7–9) from Term 1, 2027. The role blends classroom teaching with leadership release time and offers salary packaging and gym membership as part of a supportive environment.

You will design curriculum, mentor staff, and drive pedagogical improvement within a growing, inclusive school focused on wellbeing and student success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support staff in developing effective, inclusive teaching practices and curriculum design.
• Must have an understanding of the Victorian curriculum and delivery.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program design and delivery of the Victorian Curriculum at the Junior campus for Years 7–9.
• Support and mentor teachers, lead pedagogical improvement and create engaging learning experiences.
• Ensure classroom practices align with inclusive education principles and wellbeing.
• Work as part of the Campus Leadership Team to shape strategic direction and teaching and learning across the campus.

Skills

Leadership skills

Curriculum design

Staff mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Teaching degree

VIT registration

Job description

Y Community School in Epping, VIC, seeks a Lead Teacher – Teaching and Learning to launch and lead our new junior campus (Years 7–9) from Term 1, 2027. The role blends classroom teaching with leadership release time and offers salary packaging and gym membership as part of a supportive environment.

You will design curriculum, mentor staff, and drive pedagogical improvement within a growing, inclusive school focused on wellbeing and student success.