Job Description
Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2026 - 2+/01/202+
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1431701
Location Profile
Mooroolbark College is a school of 1,000 students located in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) Index of .45. The College is nestled in a residential area and has an outstanding vista of the Dandenong Ranges. The spacious and attractive grounds provide a safe and secure environment for the students and have excellent facilities that support the Teaching and Learning that takes place in all programs that promote the achievement of excellence.
Mooroolbark College¿s focus is principally on academic excellence, with¿staff who are committed to continuous improvement of student learning outcomes. ¿A balanced and diverse range of programs is available to allow students to choose and complete an appropriate pathway and extra-curricular activities to build on their strengths and interests. The College boasts a strong record of academic achievement within the Junior School Aspire program and the Victorian Certificate of Education. The College provides a stimulating and secure learning environment involving a wide network of community partnerships within the VCE, VCE VM and VET programs.
At Mooroolbark College our House System has an emphasis on pastoral care which is designed around a strong belief in students belonging to `something bigger than self¿, something that values, protects and supports them, with¿distinct emphasis on the importance of relationships. House offices are located centrally around the Student Wellbeing & Learning Centre of which incorporates the College¿s wellbeing team, First Aid, café and recreational seating as well as the College library. Each House consists of a House Leader, two Cluster Co-ordinators, a Learning Mentor and a Pathways Advisor.
With a focus on SWPBS, our College values of Respect, Resilience, Compassion and Endeavour are central in all college operations. The teaching and learning program is built on an embedded instructional model incorporating engage, explain, action and review. Whilst our College values span throughout all year levels, Year 7 has a specific focus on Resilience, Year 8 on Respect, Year + on Endeavour and Year 10 on Compassion.
The school values educational leadership and our School Improvement Team consists of the Principal Class, Business Manager (ES), Inclusion Leader (ES) and all Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists.
¿The College is proud of the tradition that is built around Student Leadership, SRC and House Captains, Academic Awards and Sporting Achievements.
¿
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated 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.
SC2 Demonstrated 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.
SC3 Demonstrated 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.
SC4 Demonstrated 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.
SC5 Demonstrated 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
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
This position requires working collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum, House Leaders and the Student Services Leader in the College providing a vision for the sub-school, creating high quality teaching practice, consistent policy and procedure implementation, and leading a teaching group to deliver a rigorous program that challenges the high ability students and supports tier two and three students.
This position leads program delivery of Years 10, 11 and 12.
Leads the senior school team consisting of the assistant senior school leader, VET leader and senior school administration staff.
Work in conjunction with House Leaders manage students at risk of unsatisfactory completion of their chosen pathway.
Manage senior school student events (i.e. Assemblies, Valedictory Dinners, Social)
Leading the implementation and review of Victorian Senior Secondary certificate at Mooroolbark College including VCE, VCE VM and VET pathways
Work within a team environment to further the curriculum development of VCE, VCE VM and Year 10.
Review of policies, procedures and handbooks to align with the VSSC.
Communicate and report to the school community regarding the implementation of the VSSC.
Attend briefings and professional learning regarding the VSSC.
Provide professional learning to all staff (and specially House and Pathways staff) to ensure accurate and current knowledge of the VSSC to fulfil their positions.
Provide professional learning through Professional Learning Communities and Professional Learning Workshops.
Ensure the Student/Staff VSSC Handbooks are distributed and updated annually.
Explore all options associated with the VSSC implementation for Mooroolbark College students to support student achievement and engagement.
Working with the Director of Curriculum, audit and review guaranteed and viable curriculum for senior school to reflect College priorities.
Working with the Leading Teacher ¿ Student Programs to plan and implement both the Year 11 and Year 12 Orientation Programs for students.
Organise, plan and facilitate Senior School Teacher meetings.
Lead in conjunction with House Leaders the embedding of School Wide Positive Behaviour procedures and returns uphold the College Values at Senior School ¿ i.e. wearing the correct uniform, behaviour in the study centre.
Contribute to whole school events/processes and the Senior School Pathways Selection Process and the timetabling team.
Manage the Year 12 Study Centre.
Implement Year 12 (VCE and VCE VM) data analysis and goals setting with staff supported by the Director of Curriculum.
Ensure VASS is appropriately entered for students in conjunction with the Senior School Administration Assistant
Convene the Senior School Panel where a breach of rules has occurred (VCE or VCAL) or where significant request for special provision is received (i.e. reduction is load).
Oversee the planning and actioning significant senior school events, i.e. Valedictory Dinner, Year 12 End of Year events, Senior School Induction/Camp, Guest Speakers.
Represent the College at Regional (NEVR) and DET events/forums.
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
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2026 - 2+/01/202+
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1431701
Location Profile
Mooroolbark College is a school of 1,000 students located in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) Index of .45. The College is nestled in a residential area and has an outstanding vista of the Dandenong Ranges. The spacious and attractive grounds provide a safe and secure environment for the students and have excellent facilities that support the Teaching and Learning that takes place in all programs that promote the achievement of excellence.
Mooroolbark College¿s focus is principally on academic excellence, with¿staff who are committed to continuous improvement of student learning outcomes. ¿A balanced and diverse range of programs is available to allow students to choose and complete an appropriate pathway and extra-curricular activities to build on their strengths and interests. The College boasts a strong record of academic achievement within the Junior School Aspire program and the Victorian Certificate of Education. The College provides a stimulating and secure learning environment involving a wide network of community partnerships within the VCE, VCE VM and VET programs.
At Mooroolbark College our House System has an emphasis on pastoral care which is designed around a strong belief in students belonging to `something bigger than self¿, something that values, protects and supports them, with¿distinct emphasis on the importance of relationships. House offices are located centrally around the Student Wellbeing & Learning Centre of which incorporates the College¿s wellbeing team, First Aid, café and recreational seating as well as the College library. Each House consists of a House Leader, two Cluster Co-ordinators, a Learning Mentor and a Pathways Advisor.
With a focus on SWPBS, our College values of Respect, Resilience, Compassion and Endeavour are central in all college operations. The teaching and learning program is built on an embedded instructional model incorporating engage, explain, action and review. Whilst our College values span throughout all year levels, Year 7 has a specific focus on Resilience, Year 8 on Respect, Year + on Endeavour and Year 10 on Compassion.
The school values educational leadership and our School Improvement Team consists of the Principal Class, Business Manager (ES), Inclusion Leader (ES) and all Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists.
¿The College is proud of the tradition that is built around Student Leadership, SRC and House Captains, Academic Awards and Sporting Achievements.
¿
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated 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.
SC2 Demonstrated 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.
SC3 Demonstrated 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.
SC4 Demonstrated 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.
SC5 Demonstrated 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
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
This position requires working collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum, House Leaders and the Student Services Leader in the College providing a vision for the sub-school, creating high quality teaching practice, consistent policy and procedure implementation, and leading a teaching group to deliver a rigorous program that challenges the high ability students and supports tier two and three students.
This position leads program delivery of Years 10, 11 and 12.
Leads the senior school team consisting of the assistant senior school leader, VET leader and senior school administration staff.
Work in conjunction with House Leaders manage students at risk of unsatisfactory completion of their chosen pathway.
Manage senior school student events (i.e. Assemblies, Valedictory Dinners, Social)
Leading the implementation and review of Victorian Senior Secondary certificate at Mooroolbark College including VCE, VCE VM and VET pathways
Work within a team environment to further the curriculum development of VCE, VCE VM and Year 10.
Review of policies, procedures and handbooks to align with the VSSC.
Communicate and report to the school community regarding the implementation of the VSSC.
Attend briefings and professional learning regarding the VSSC.
Provide professional learning to all staff (and specially House and Pathways staff) to ensure accurate and current knowledge of the VSSC to fulfil their positions.
Provide professional learning through Professional Learning Communities and Professional Learning Workshops.
Ensure the Student/Staff VSSC Handbooks are distributed and updated annually.
Explore all options associated with the VSSC implementation for Mooroolbark College students to support student achievement and engagement.
Working with the Director of Curriculum, audit and review guaranteed and viable curriculum for senior school to reflect College priorities.
Working with the Leading Teacher ¿ Student Programs to plan and implement both the Year 11 and Year 12 Orientation Programs for students.
Organise, plan and facilitate Senior School Teacher meetings.
Lead in conjunction with House Leaders the embedding of School Wide Positive Behaviour procedures and returns uphold the College Values at Senior School ¿ i.e. wearing the correct uniform, behaviour in the study centre.
Contribute to whole school events/processes and the Senior School Pathways Selection Process and the timetabling team.
Manage the Year 12 Study Centre.
Implement Year 12 (VCE and VCE VM) data analysis and goals setting with staff supported by the Director of Curriculum.
Ensure VASS is appropriately entered for students in conjunction with the Senior School Administration Assistant
Convene the Senior School Panel where a breach of rules has occurred (VCE or VCAL) or where significant request for special provision is received (i.e. reduction is load).
Oversee the planning and actioning significant senior school events, i.e. Valedictory Dinner, Year 12 End of Year events, Senior School Induction/Camp, Guest Speakers.
Represent the College at Regional (NEVR) and DET events/forums.
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
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Leading Teacher| Senior School 2026 position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
