Head of Middle School

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3

Occupation: Classroom teacher

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

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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

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 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:

Other Information

Head of Middle School

Responsibilities of all members of the Leadership Team at the College:

• To be an exemplary classroom teacher
• To provide instructional leadership in the relevant PLT and across the school
• To undertake ongoing professional learning including professional reading
• To be an educational leader implementing the Strategic Plan and the Annual Implementation Plan
• To provide high level leadership within the school Leadership team
• To develop teaching and learning programs in conjunction with all Leading Teachers which enable students to undertake collaborative inquiry based learning.
• To create and maintain an environment within the school which is learner centred and which caters for individual differences in learning and abilities
• To provide high level leadership in the effective and efficient development and delivery of sub-school¿s curriculum and co-curricular programs

Specific responsibilities of the position:

• To provide high level leadership in the effective and efficient development and delivery of sub-school¿s curriculum and co-curricular programs
• To provide high level leadership of the sub-school team through the development of leadership skills in all team members
• To provide high level leadership of the Sub-school by being responsible for supporting sub-school team members in matters regarding student progress, wellbeing and discipline
• To provide high level leadership through supporting the team when team members are absent
• To liaise with PLT Leaders in the development of programs and in responding to concerns raised regarding matters relevant to the sub-school, including curriculum and classroom issues
• To respond pro-actively to concerns raised by parents and students
• To develop ILPs for individual students as required
• To work with the student wellbeing/school psychologist to ensure that student wellbeing needs are addressed
• To lead, in conjunction with the relevant assistant principal, the program for PSD funded students including SSGs, timetables and integration staff and the monitoring of student progress
• To convene and conduct regular meetings of the sub-school team, staff and students
• To develop and implement strategies for fostering positive staff, student and parent relationships consistent with College and DE polices and guidelines
• To promote and publicise sub-school achievements through the newsletter each fortnight
• To develop, implement and evaluate effective and appropriate transition programs
• To ensure that College processes regarding enrolment and exits are adhered to effectively and efficiently
• To ensure that relevant parents and student forums and information sessions are organised and publicised
• To liaise with the Assistant Principal responsible for the Middle School as necessary and appropriate
• To develop a budget for the program areas and effectively manage the resources allocated
• To deputise for the principal team as required
• To undertake other responsibilities as directed by the principal

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

Canterbury Girls¿ Secondary College seeks to provide a quality educational environment, tailored to meet the needs of girls, with a focus on success in a range of academic, creative and sporting endeavours and the development of self-esteem and integrity.

Canterbury Girls¿ Secondary College is a learning community in which members respect each other. Both individual achievement and contribution to group activities are encouraged and valued. The principles of partnership, support and responsibility are used to foster high levels of achievement and satisfaction. Valued college traditions develop a sense of continuity and identity for students and teachers.

The College is also committed to promoting leadership skills in a learning environment based on co-operation, self-discipline and concern for others. Canterbury Girls¿ Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 college situated in the City of Boroondara approximately 10 kilometres east of Melbourne.

The College of around 850 students provides an excellent educational environment for girls featuring a wide breadth of learning opportunities and a broad co-curricular program.

Enrolment at the College at the beginning of Year 7 can generally only occur from residents within the zone and as such restricts other students who may wish to study at the College. The student population is characterised by a relatively low proportion of LOTE speakers at home.

The school is structured as two sub-schools in response to the different learning and support needs of girls as they progress through a secondary school. The Middle School comprises Years 7-9. At Year 7 the focus is transition followed by consolidation at Year 8. The Year 9 program is designed to take students out into the community and broaden their knowledge of the Australian society.

The structure and operation of the Senior School, Years 10-12, reflects the increased maturity of its students and the preparation for transition to tertiary studies. Year 10 girls are able to access a wide range of VCE Units 1&2 and likewise in Year 11 to access Units 3&4. University enhancement is encouraged for more able students.

The recognition of achievements occurs in a number of ways eg Presentation Night (Canterbury Celebrates), House Chorals and House Dance Drama Festivals and at Whole School, Sub School and Year Level Assemblies.

A vibrant house system provides many co-curricular opportunities in areas such as sport, the performing arts (dance, drama and music), debating and Chorals. A high participation rate in house activities exists at each year level. The awarding of house stripes is keenly sought after. The house system nurtures the girls pride in their college which reinforces their sense of belonging and being valued for their contribution to their house. All staff are assigned to a house and support students in their house activities

The College values and encourages student leadership. Positions of responsibility exist from Year 7 to Year 12. Student input and leadership ranges from curriculum discussion to the social wellbeing of peers to sporting and cultural activities. Roles include the Student Leadership Team, House Captains, Form Captains and Student Representative Council members. The College Ambassadors, drawn from Year 9 students, conduct tours of the College at work for prospective parents, their daughters and visitors including those from overseas.

The enthusiasm and dedication of the College Council, Staff, Parents Association, Student Representative Council and The Mangarra Society (former student¿s association) gives our college a real sense of community and shared purpose.

Applications close Thursday 4 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

24 August 2025

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