College Curriculum/professional Learning Leader

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Leading Teacher - Range 3

**Occupation**:Leading teacher

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1489786

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated high level understanding of initiatives in student learning including the Standards, the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 and Assessment and Reporting Advice and the capacity to provide leadership in the alignment of these areas.

**SC2** Demonstrated outstanding classroom teaching skills and the capacity to support colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.

**SC3** Demonstrated high level ability to monitor and assess student learning data at the individual, cohort and whole school level and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.

**SC4** Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff and contribute to the leadership and management of the school.

**SC5** Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to and lead whole school improvement initiatives, manage major curriculum or student activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning for self and others to enable further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity

**Role**:
**Leading Teachers**
- Leading Teachers at Copperfield College are instructional leaders dedicated to the professional growth of all staff and the academic and personal success of all students. As highly skilled classroom practitioners, they take on leadership and management responsibilities commensurate with their salary range.
- Leading Teachers work collaboratively with staff both in and out of the classroom to build their capacity to consistently implement the College¿s models for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, and Wellbeing. They set and uphold high expectations for themselves, just as they do for all staff and students.
- Committed to their own continuous professional growth, Leading Teachers play a key role in cultivating a culture of excellence across the College. Copperfield College is equally committed to investing in the development of all members of the Leadership Team, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to grow the leadership capacity of others.
- The role statement below outlines the core leadership responsibilities shared across all leadership positions, along with the specific key focus areas and accountabilities of the role.
- Please refer to the state-wide role statement which follows in this document. Applicants feel free to contact the College Principal, with enquiries.

**State -wide Role Description**
- Leading Teachers will be outstanding classroom teachers who undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range.
- The objective 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. Leading Teachers also ensure a Child Safe School Environment.

**Role**:
**Role**:

- The Curriculum and Professional Learning Leading Teacher at Copperfield College is an outstanding classroom teacher who models excellence in instructional practice and leads with vision, integrity, and a deep understanding of effective teaching and learning.
- As a key member of the College Leadership Team, the Leading Teacher plays a strategic role in driving school improvement, with a particular focus on curriculum development, instructional practice, assessment, and feedback. They lead and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Key Learning Area (KLA) Leaders, and Program Leaders, acting as a mentor and coach to build staff capacity and ensure consistency with the College¿s Strategic Plan priorities.
- With a strong appreciation for the College¿s culture and community, the Leading Teacher works with a high degree of independence and accountability to support student learning growth across all campuses. They lead the design and implementation of high-impact professional learning and embed a culture of evidence-based practice across the school.
- The Curriculum and Professional Learning Leading Teacher demonstrates expert knowledge of current educational research, curriculum frameworks, and Department of Education (DE) initiatives. They are committed to their own professional growth and to the development of others, actively contributing to whole-school leadership and a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- The Leading Teacher leads or actively contributes to the following teams and stakeholder groups:

- College Curriculum Committee (Chair)
- College Leadership Team
- PCO
- Curriculum Pillar
- Key Learning Areas (KLA), Program Leaders and Key Learning Area Assistants
- Leading Teachers
- Mathematics/Numer