Leading Teacher Senior School

Department of Education Victoria; Rutherglen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherglen High School, part of the Department of Education Victoria, seeks a Leading Teacher Senior School to provide strategic leadership for the senior years program in Years 10–12, including career education, subject selection, VCE and VET administration and assessment processes.

Working with the Principal Team, families and external providers, you will drive high expectations, ensure compliance with Department requirements, coordinate pathways and SWL, and foster student engagement,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum and ability to lead school priorities.
• Ability to lead high‑impact teaching strategies and support teachers to evaluate learning growth.
• Ability to monitor and assess student learning and use data to lead improvements.
• Exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills for collaboration with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead culture of continuous improvement through coaching and VTLM alignment.
• Oversee senior pathway programs including VCE/VET administration.
• Coordinate Year 9 My Career Insights and Year 10 Industry/Enterprise Unit 1.
• Manage SWL and Work Experience programs and partnerships.
• Provide expert subject selection and course counselling for Years 10–12.
• Monitor compliance with Department requirements and reporting.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership and collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Professional learning facilitation

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Rutherglen VIC

7d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Rutherglen High School is a vibrant and growing secondary school in north-east Victoria, serving the communities of Chiltern, Rutherglen, Springhurst, Wahgunyah and the surrounding rural district. With an enrolment of approximately 282 students, the school combines the benefits of a close-knit learning community with a broad range of educational opportunities. Increasingly recognised as a school of choice, Rutherglen High School attracts students from a wider catchment area including Barnawartha, Wodonga, Corowa, Howlong and Albury, reflecting the confidence families place in the school's programs, culture and student outcomes.

At the heart of the school are the values of Respect, Responsibility and Aspiration, which underpin all aspects of school life. These values guide the way students learn, interact and contribute to their community, creating a culture where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve success. Our diverse student population includes students from a range of backgrounds, including 4% who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school's dedicated teaching and educational support staff work collaboratively to ensure students are challenged, supported and encouraged to pursue their goals.

A key strength of Rutherglen High School is its commitment to providing engaging and innovative learning experiences. In Year 7, students participate in an integrated curriculum program designed to support a smooth and successful transition from primary school to secondary education. At Year 9, students undertake the highly regarded Future Makers program, where they develop leadership, teamwork and project management skills through authentic community-based learning opportunities. Through these experiences, students learn the importance of responsibility, service and active citizenship while building the confidence to make a positive contribution to their local and broader communities.

The school provides a range of extension and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to pursue excellence and develop their talents. This commitment to aspiration continues throughout the senior years, where students can access a comprehensive range of academic and vocational pathways. Despite its size, Rutherglen High School offers an extensive selection of VCE, VCE Vocational Major and VET programs, ensuring students can pursue pathways that align with their interests, strengths and future ambitions.

Strong partnerships with families, local businesses, community organisations, tertiary providers and industry groups enhance student learning and pathway opportunities. These connections help students develop the skills, knowledge and experiences required to confidently transition into further education, training or employment.

Rutherglen High School is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and high-expectations culture where respect is evident in relationships, responsibility is demonstrated through actions, and aspiration drives continuous growth and achievement. As the school continues to build on its strong foundations, it remains focused on creating outstanding opportunities for every student to thrive, contribute and succeed in an ever-changing world.

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.
• SC5Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole‑school practice and contribute to the provision of whole‑school professional learning.

Role

The Leading Teacher Senior School provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of the school's senior years program. The role supports students in Years 10¿12 to successfully navigate their educational pathways, maximise their learning outcomes and achieve positive post‑school destinations. Working collaboratively with the Principal Team, teaching staff, students, families and external providers, the Leading Teacher oversees senior school operations including career education, subject selection, VCE and VET administration, assessment and examination processes, and pathway planning. The role ensures compliance with Department of Education and VCAA requirements while fostering a culture of high expectations, student engagement and successful transitions to further education, training and employment.

Responsibilities

Classroom Observation and Teacher Coaching

• Lead a culture of continuous improvement by supporting teachers to strengthen their instructional practice through classroom observation and coaching.
• Conduct classroom observations aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0, focusing on evidence‑informed teaching practices that maximise student learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• Facilitate reflective coaching conversations that provide timely, constructive feedback and identify practical next steps for professional growth.
• Model effective teaching strategies and support teachers to implement VTLM 2.0 instructional practices aligned with the school's instructional model.
• Use classroom observation evidence, student learning data and teacher reflection to inform professional learning and coaching priorities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to set goals, monitor progress and evaluate the impact of changes in teaching practice on student outcomes.
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration and professional inquiry that encourages reflective practice, shared expertise and continuous improvement across the school.

Senior Pathways and Career Development

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of whole‑school senior pathway programs that prepare students for successful post‑school destinations.
• Coordinate the Year 9 My Career Insights profiling program and support students to use profiling data to inform pathway decisions.
• Lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Year 10 Industry and Enterprise Unit 1 program.
• Coordinate the school's Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and Work Experience programs, ensuring compliance with Department requirements.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local employers, TAFE providers, industry groups and tertiary institutions to expand pathway opportunities.
• Support students and families to explore and access a broad range of vocational, tertiary and employment pathways.
• Monitor and analyse student destination data to evaluate pathway programs and inform continuous improvement.

Course Counselling and Subject Selection

• Lead the annual course counselling and subject selection processes for students entering Years 10, 11 and 12.
• Coordinate subject selection timelines, communications and information sessions.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal ¿ Learning and the Timetabler to develop student programs that align with curriculum requirements and student aspirations.
• Provide expert advice to students, families and staff regarding subject prerequisites, senior secondary certificates and post‑school pathways.
• Ensure course counselling processes support informed student decision‑making and successful pathway planning.

VCE, VET and VASS Administration

• Oversee the accurate administration of student enrolments and records within VASS.
• Ensure all VCE, VCE Vocational Major and VET enrolments comply with VCAA requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate student participation in Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.
• Liaise with TAFE providers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and consortium partners regarding enrolments, attendance and student achievement.
• Support staff in understanding VCAA regulations, policies and administrative procedures.
• Monitor compliance requirements and ensure all reporting obligations are met.

Assessment and Examination Management

• Coordinate School‑assessed Coursework (SAC) processes to