Leading Teacher

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, United States Schools (Government) Full time

Role

Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.

Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.

Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.

Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.

Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.

Responsibilities

In recognition of the importance of leadership and management combined with exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the leading teachers may include but are not limited to:

Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery; Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school; Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff); Teaching demonstration lessons; Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices; Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline; Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas; Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers; Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school; Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration; Developing and managing the school code of conduct.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at

DE Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at

Other Information

Applications should be prepared in a standard font such as arial or Calibri at size 11 or 12.

Applicants are advised to include: 

A cover sheet providing the name of applicant, VIT number, home and email addresses, telephone number where applicant can be contacted during business hours  A specific response to each of the six selection criteria with no more than one page per criterion  A separate CV that is a summary of experience and qualifications  The name of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant  Applicants should ensure they submit their cover letters, CV's and selection criteria all in ONE document.  Document should be saved as the applicant's name 

Late applications will not be considered. 

PLEASE NOTE that although these positions are for teaching in 2024 we are keen to support a positive transition, planning and induction process at the college. As such we wish to give our new team 4 weeks to prepare at the end of Term 4, 2023. This means our start dates for contracts will be 27/11/2023. Appointment in Term 3 allows notice for current school and if necessary, start date can be slightly negotiated. 

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

VIT LANTITE

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

Location Profile

Mickleham Secondary College opened in January 2023 and is located in Mickleham, approximately 39 kilometres north of Melbourne.

The school opened with 120 Year 7 students only, and will progress by adding a new Year 7 cohort each year. The first phase of building has been completed and the school has a capacity for 800 students. Our facilities include:

an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenities a learning neighbourhood building a science building a materials technology building a community hub building with a competition-grade basketball/netball court, canteen, music, drama and food technology teaching spaces 4 outdoor hardcourts a sports field.


Phase 2 is planned in future subject to funding and will allow the school to accommodate 1200 students with an additional learning neighbourhood building and visual arts building.

Mickleham Secondary College is located in a new residential estate on an expansive 20 acre site, with modern landscaping and situated next door to the newly opened Merrifield Recreation Reserve. Our school is surrounded by an engaged, vibrant, supportive community. Mickleham Secondary College has close ties to the local community, with strong support from local organisations and community services. The school has a culture of professional learning where observations, walkthroughs, coaching, data and academic research are expected practice.

Vision

At Mickleham Secondary College our vision is to co-create an inclusive, supportive learning community where people strive to achieve their best. 

Mission

Mickleham Secondary College’s mission is to make a difference to each individual and provide them with the best opportunities for their future.

Values

Mickleham Secondary College’s values are  Achievement ,  Respect ,  Community ,  Honesty . 

Achievement  reflects the purpose of education in that, all students should be aiming to achieve their personal best. Recognising that our own achievement will look different to others. Achievement means that students maintain a focus on their learning, improving their skills and knowledge and achieving their personal best. 

Respect  means being respectful to ourselves and one another. We value individual differences. Maintaining a positive attitude and behaviour towards others also allows us to become role models. 

Community  is built through everyone working together to support one another. We value our school community and the wider community. We aim to build a sense of belonging, pride and positivity within our community.

Honesty  is important to develop and ensure we are truthful, trustworthy and live with our values in mind. This involves being responsible and having integrity. 

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