PYP Coordinator & Pedagogy Coach

Mount Scopus College; Burwood; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College invites applications for a full-time PYP Coordinator and Pedagogy Coach in our Primary School across three campuses. Term 1, 2027 start. You will coordinate the PYP from ELC to Year 6, represent the PYP in curriculum discussions and lead high‑impact teaching practices across campuses.

The successful candidate will coach teachers, support planning and assessment, and contribute to excellence in teaching and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
• Recognised qualification in coaching and experience in coaching.
• Highly experienced classroom practitioner with exceptional teaching practice.
• Strong knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment framework.
• Experience in IB PYP with knowledge of IB standards and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the PYP from ELC to year 6 across three campuses.
• Represent the PYP and contribute to curriculum team discussions.
• Lead, support and model the IB Primary Years Program.
• Promote teaching excellence by supporting planning, high‑impact strategies and assessments.
• Coach teachers in the classroom to develop best practice for student engagement.

Skills

IB PYP knowledge

Coaching experience

Classroom teaching excellence

Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration

Coaching qualification or experience

Job description

INVITING INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a leading co-educational Jewish School from Early Learning to Year 12 across three campuses; St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood.

We are seeking a suitable and experienced educator in the position of PYP Coordinator and Pedagogy Coach in our Primary School to work across all three campuses. This is a full-time permanent position commencing from Term 1, 2027.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Primary), the PYP Coordinator and Pedagogy Coach (Primary) is accountable for coordinating the PYP from ELC to year 6. Representing the PYP and bringing knowledge and experience to discussions on the curriculum team. Leading, supporting and modelling the IB Primary Years Program. Promotes excellence in teaching by supporting teachers in planning for effective teaching, using high impact strategies and assessing learning. Supports and coaches teachers in the classroom to develop best practice for student engagement and learning.

The successful candidate:

• Must have Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
• Recognised qualification in and experience of coaching
• Must be a highly experienced classroom practitioner with a proven track record of exceptional teaching practice
• Must be an educator who understands and implements high impact teaching strategies and possess a strong knowledge of current best practice in education
• Must have a strong understanding of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment framework
• Must have experience in IB PYP with a strong knowledge of and commitment to the IB Standards and practices, particularly in relation to the approaches to teaching and approaches to assessment.

Mount Scopus Memorial College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being Jewish is not a prerequisite for employment and we welcome applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds.

To view the Position Description, Should you require further information, please contact Jodie Doble, Deputy Principal (Primary) on email address: ******@scopus.vic.edu.au.

Mount Scopus Memorial College takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process