Director of International Relations

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3

Occupation: Leading teacher

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference:

Location Profile

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the BHS Strategic Plan , BHS Annual Report and the 2025 Annual Implementation Plan as well as other key documentation on our website:

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.

SC2 Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling 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 model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. 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 communication skills. Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated ability to support others to reflect on their practice and facilitate school-based professional learning.

Role

Thank you for your interest in this exciting Leading Teacher position. The successful candidate will be expected to be an active and dynamic member of the school¿s Leadership Team. As an educational leader the person will be committed to the leadership and management of change and the promotion of Balwyn High School as `the school of choice¿. The person will have specific portfolio duties and will be actively involved in whole school leadership. As a member of the Leadership Team the educational leader will be committed to their own professional learning and creating and sustaining a performance and development culture.

The Director will work closely with the Principal, Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning, Directors of Sub schools, and our International Student Program (ISP) Director.

A five-period time allowance is provided for this position. [Please note: we operate on a timetable of four 74 minute lessons per day].

Responsibilities

Position Breadth:

It is envisaged that the successful applicant will oversee responsibilities in the following main areas:

• Oversight of the ISP students¿ academic progress and ensuring that their learning needs are met by all their teachers
• Leadership of the school¿s Professional Learning programs which involve building the capacity of teaching staff to effectively support the learning and wellbeing needs of EAL learners
• Leadership of the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learning Area to meet the needs of all EAL learners across the school
• Coordination of the exchange and immersion opportunities with the school¿s Sister Schools in China and Vietnam in conjunction with the Principal Team

Responsibilities

International Student Program (ISP)

• Work with the ISP Director on:
• selection of International students
• orientation of International students to the BHS program
• staffing and learning program for ISP students in the Language Centre
• monitoring ISP students¿ academic progress
• supporting teaching staff with responsibilities for ISP and EAL students

Curriculum Leadership & Development

• Provide overall leadership and coordination for the development, implementation and evaluation of EAL subjects in line with:
• Department of Education
• Victorian Curriculum
• School Council policies
• School Strategic Plan
• Actively participate in the implementation of the whole school curriculum plan
• Ensure quality assurance in curriculum design and delivery, based on research and learning theory
• Implement pedagogical reform for all staff teaching EAL learners
• Liaise with the Heads of Learning (especially the Director of English and Literacy) to address EAL students¿ needs
• Ensure the EAL program caters to varied abilities, learning styles and developmental stages

School Leadership & Contribution

• Be an active member of the Leadership Team, contributing to Strategic Plan goals and priorities
• Lead and support staff in embedding Vision and Values, Principles of Learning and Teaching, VTLM 2.0 and eLearning applications into the curriculum
• Oversee preparation of the Learning Areas Program Budget(s) for School Council
• Have overall responsibility for EAL Learning Area excursions, ensuring compliance with school and DE guidelines

Teacher Development & Support

• Proactively lead the improvement of teacher effectiveness through:
• Professional learning programs
• Performance and Development processes
• Model outstanding pedagogy and assessment practices for EAL staff and the wider school
• Provide, promote and monitor professional learning to improve teacher effectiveness
• Use student outcome data to inform curriculum design and staff feedback
• Foster a supportive, cohesive learning area team through consultative leadership

Tasks

Teaching & Instructional Support

• Assume a major teaching role within the Learning Area
• Support less experienced teachers with subject knowledge and classroom strategies
• Counsel staff on classroom management strategies (in collaboration with the Student Learning and Wellbeing Managers (SLWMs))

Learning Area Management

• Conduct formal Learning Area meetings to:
• Review curriculum content, pedagogy, wellbeing, assessment, etc.
• Provide professional learning and encourage sharing of best practice
• Support staff in sharing ideas, strategies and resources for classroom use
• Oversee and coordinate planning, writing, and reviewing units of study, aligned with best practice
• Monitor/review courses to ensure:
• Curriculum implementation
• Links between Years 7¿10 and VCE
• Strong connections with community and industry
• Maintain and update a Learning Area handbook (resources, processes, assessment, reporting)
• Consult with staff in preparing booklists
• Ensure provision of work for replacement teachers
• Organise and coordinate examinations in the Learning Area
• Consult with AP (Staffing/Timetable) regarding teaching allotments, management, and room allocations
• Oversee care of Learning Area rooms, storage, and resources (liaising with Facilities Manager as needed)
• Liaise with teacher librarians to further develop curriculum resources

Professional Development & External Engagement

• Encourage and support staff participation in professional learning opportunities
• Liaise with AP Teaching and Learning and Director of Pedagogy for staff development needs
• Coordinate participation in selected District, State, and National Subject Association activities
• Disseminate relevant information on teaching, learning, assessment, and reporting
• Ensure staff awareness of current educational theory, practice, and resources

Community, Culture & Representation

• Promote the International Student Program (ISP) to the school and broader community
• Encourage and facilitate display of student work
• Participate in school events beyond school hours, modelling school culture and ethos of excellence

Leadership & Administration

• Oversee submissions to Leadership Team meetings and liaise with Principal Team on teaching, learning, and reporting issues
• Attend Leadership Team meetings and contribute to school decision-making
• Perform other duties as directed by the Principal

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

Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:

• Responses to the selection criteria (maximum 5 pages)
• a CV with a summary of experience and qualifications
• the names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria. Please note that the Panel reserves the right to go beyond the nominated referees and will inform the applicant if doing so.

Please Note: participation in the Balwyn High School annual Leadership Team Retreat at The Country Place, Kalorama is expected. The 2025 Leadership Retreat will take place from 8.30am Friday 31 October to 2.00pm Saturday 1 November.

Timeline

The timeline for the selection process is:

Position advertised: Monday 25 August 2025

Applications close on: Sunday 07 September 2025 (midnight)

Shortlisting completed: Thursday 11 September 2025

Interviews conducted: Monday 15 September 2025

Further details are available from:

Deborah Harman, Principal

Ph:

or

Lara Messom, Executive Assistant to the Principal

Ph:

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.

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

26 August 2025

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