Senior School Leader — Pathways & Coaching

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

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,