Leading Teacher - Disability Inclusion/MHIPS

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzroy North Primary School in Melbourne's inner city region is seeking a Leading Teacher to coordinate staff and drive improvements in teaching and learning. The role combines teaching with leadership responsibilities and requires leading priorities in the school strategic plan.

You will work with teachers, parents and the broader community to raise student achievement, wellbeing, and engagement, modelling best practice and shaping policy development.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Experience leading literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
• Ability to monitor student learning and lead improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching staff while coordinating priorities in the school.
• Implement high impact teaching strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate student learning using data.
• Contribute to policy development and the school plan.
• Coordinate and support staff through modelling, coaching.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Literacy & numeracy coaching

Data-informed instruction

Collaborative leadership

Education

Provisional or full teaching registration

Postgraduate initial teacher education accreditation

LANTITE literacy & numeracy requirements

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1548718

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.

SC2Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

Role

Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.

Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.

Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.

Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.

Responsibilities

*The position includes a teaching allotment in addition to the leadership responsibilities associated with the Leading Teacher role.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

• The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
• if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
• a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).

Fitzroy North Primary School embraces both tradition and innovation, fostering a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. Established in 1875, the school is located in an inner-suburban setting and serves a diverse community. Our dedicated team is comprised of of 27.2 full-time equivalent staff, including 2.0 principal class members, 1.8 Learning Specialists, 1.0 Leading Teacher, 20.7 Teachers, 2.0 Educational Support Staff, and 1.14 Educational Aides and 0.6 Educational Support Staff.

Respect for diversity is a cornerstone of the school¿s culture, with students from a range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. In 2024, FNPS had representation from seventeen cultural language groups attending the school. Fitzroy North Primary is committed to inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging for all students. Learning is guided by three core values: Kindness, Respect, and Resilience. The school promotes critical thinking and creativity through an engaging and diverse curriculum.

Students benefit from a well-rounded education that integrates strong academic foundations with additional programs in visual arts, music, languages, outdoor education and digital technologies. Additionally, the school offers an Out of School Hours Program, along with access to music lessons to support students and families beyond the classroom.

Fitzroy North Primary School¿s mission is to develop the whole child. As an International Baccalaureate Primary School Program candidate school, our school embraces a holistic approach to education; inspiring our students in be curious, creative, socially conscious and able to think critically. Our moral purpose is to provide stimulating and vibrant learning environments and experiences that honour each child¿s individual learning journey; allowing every child to thrive.

At Fitzroy North Primary School, we are committed to cultivating a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and global citizenship. We believe that empowering students begins with fostering a community that values the voices, agency, and leadership of our learners. By providing authentic opportunities for students to express their ideas and opinions, we enable them to drive meaningful change within their school and the wider community.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm