Leading Teacher: Drive Schoolwide Excellence and Growth

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mickleham Secondary College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, seeks a Leading Teacher to drive teaching excellence and school improvement. You will coordinate staff, model best practice, and lead curriculum development to raise student outcomes across Years 7–12 as the college grows.

The role emphasises professional learning, data-informed decision-making and collaborative leadership to foster a positive climate for learning and engagement across the school community.

Qualifications

• Leadership in curriculum planning and delivery across the school.
• Ability to lead high-impact teaching strategies and monitor learning growth.
• Ability to monitor, assess and use data to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage whole-school improvement initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.
• Coordinate curriculum development and delivery across learning areas.
• Provide professional development and growth plans for teaching staff.
• Lead staff performance and development (reviews).
• Deliver demonstration lessons and support colleagues through modelling and coaching.
• Develop and implement school assessment and reporting policies.
• Support student welfare, discipline and positive climate initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development for teaching and learning.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Data analysis

Professional learning

Education

Teacher Registration

Job description

Mickleham Secondary College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, seeks a Leading Teacher to drive teaching excellence and school improvement. You will coordinate staff, model best practice, and lead curriculum development to raise student outcomes across Years 7–12 as the college grows.

The role emphasises professional learning, data-informed decision-making and collaborative leadership to foster a positive climate for learning and engagement across the school community.