Head Of Middle School

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3

Occupation: Leading teacher

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference: 1492083

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

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

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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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

The Head of Middle School is accountable to the Assistant Principal responsible for Wellbeing and Engagement at middle Years.

The Head of Middle School is an integral component of the College Leadership and Wellbeing Team.
The Head of Middle School will work closely with the Level Coordination teams at Years 7, 8 and 9.
The Head of Middle School will also work closely with the Head of Senior School, Social and Emotional Learning Leader, Director of Learning- Agency and Community, Wellbeing Team, Careers Pathway Team and the International Student Coordinator.

The Head of Middle School will have specific responsibility for:

The promotion and support of excellence in Teaching and Learning in the Middle School.
Establish and sustain valuable relationships with past students, local schools and community organisations to ensure Koonung continues to be connected and respected in the wider community
Identify students who require an IEP.
Ensure IEPs are completed and SSGs are established as required and student progress actively tracked
Oversee and manage the transition process from Grade 6 to Year 7
Lead student recognition assemblies
Other duties as directed by the Principal
Lead the Middle School Coordination team and support them with the management of students within the Middle School
Lead the Coordination team in caring for the overall wellbeing of students in the Middle School, including ensuring students feel supported and safe
Set expectations for students in the Middle School in relation to uniform, behaviour, and the upholding of College values and communicate these in the appropriate forums.
(Assemblies, emails, Compass notices)
Lead and manage staff compliance with College policies and procedures
Oversee and publicise Middle School events and ensure the timely completion of Middle School responsibilities
Ensure that College processes result in effective communication between parents, teachers and Wellbeing staff
Meet with the Executive Team and members of the Wellbeing team
Actively promote and lead innovation in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Student Wellbeing and connectedness within the College
Oversee administration associated with students in the Middle School including admissions, attendance, Student Engagement and Wellbeing
Support the Transition of students as they move through Middle School and to Senior School
Work with the Director of Learning - Data, Assessment and Operations to monitor student performance and ensure there is regular, effective communication of student performance to parents
Coordinate and deliver Professional Workshops for staff on key improvement strategies for Teaching and Learning and student Wellbeing and Engagement
Work with staff to improve teaching practice and to respond to student and community demands
Prepare and publish articles relating to Middle School for College Publications
Lead Middle School and Year Level activities and programs relating to Wellbeing, Student Enrichment, Leadership and Teaching and Learning

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 Profile

Koonung Secondary College is looking for an exceptional teacher to join our outstanding team.
We are located in Mont Albert North in the City of Whitehorse.
The College has a current enrolment of approximately 1,200 students.
The balance between academic rigour and wide-ranging extracurricular activities is often quoted as a major attraction by prospective parents and students.
In particular, our NAPLAN and VCE results are exemplary and our students perform consistently above all state measures.
This coexists with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of the whole person.

Koonung Secondary Colleges vision is to create an innovative, challenging and engaging learning environment in which students are empowered to excel academically, socially and emotionally.

Koonung Secondary Colleges mission is to equip every student with the skills, knowledge, and resilience to be successful learners today, and develop as leaders into the future.

We are committed to developing and delivering an engaging and challenging curriculum that nurtures individuals¿ passions, talents and interests, supporting our learners in transforming these into successful pathways and careers.

As a 21st Century learning community, we recognise the imperative of developing the global competencies essential for individuals to be successful citizens in the future.
These competencies include digital literacy, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, social skills, innovation, problem solving and leadership.
Our College is dedicated to providing our future leaders with the best possible set of skills, capabilities and knowledge to equip them to build a harmonious, prosperous and sustainable future.

The concept of teams, and the ability to work as part of a team in delivering improved student outcomes, is an integral part of the Koonung Secondary College culture.

Further information about the College can be found on our website.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

5 September 2025

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