Primary Teacher

Tradewind Australia Pty; Victoria; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Australia Pty invites applications for Primary Team Leader roles spanning Foundation to Year 6 in Northern Victoria. These leadership positions require experienced primary educators who can drive strong teaching practice and foster an inclusive, engaging learning environment.

Lead year-level teams, drive effective teaching and learning, mentor colleagues, and contribute to ongoing school improvement in a collaborative, inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Must have current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Proven experience teaching in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning practices.
• Leadership, coordination or mentoring experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively and motivate colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to teachers within your year-level team.
• Lead collaborative planning, curriculum development and implementation of teaching programs.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated and inclusive learning experiences.
• Monitor student progress and use data to inform practice.
• Mentor colleagues and share best practice.
• Promote a positive, inclusive team culture and collaborate with the leadership team.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and the school community.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Mentoring

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Job description

Primary Team Leaders - Foundation to Year 6

2027 Commencement | Multiple Leadership Opportunities | Northern Victoria

The Opportunity

We are seeking passionate and experienced primary educators to join a well-established independent school in Northern Victoria. The school has a strong sense of community and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

These are exciting opportunities for motivated educators looking to take the next step in their careers, as well as established leaders seeking a new challenge within a collaborative and values-led school community.

Opportunities are available across the following year-level teams:

• Foundation Team Leader
• Years 1 and 2 Team Leader
• Years 3 and 4 Team Leader
• Years 5 and 6 Team Leader

As a Team Leader, you will play an important role in leading and supporting your year-level team, driving effective teaching and learning practices, and contributing to the ongoing development of a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to teachers within your allocated year-level team.
• Lead collaborative planning, curriculum development and the implementation of effective teaching and learning programs.
• Support the delivery of engaging, differentiated and inclusive learning experiences.
• Monitor student progress and achievement, using data to inform teaching practices and enhance learning outcomes.
• Mentor and support colleagues, encouraging professional growth and the sharing of best practice.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom and team culture.
• Work collaboratively with the wider leadership team to support whole‑school priorities and improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families and the broader school community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (essential).
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices.
• Previous leadership, coordination or mentoring experience, or a genuine interest in developing your leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively and motivate colleagues.
• A genuine passion for supporting both student achievement and staff development.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging and high-quality learning environment for all students.

What's on Offer?

• A rewarding leadership opportunity within a supportive independent school.
• The opportunity to influence teaching and learning across your year-level team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and welcoming school community.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes and staff development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with and the communities they support. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those with lived experience.