Leading Teacher

Commencing: 27 January 2026

Time Fraction: Full Time (1.0)

Contract Type: Ongoing

Melbourne Girls' College empowers young women to strive for academic excellence, grow with resilience and self-belief, and lead courageously. We are driven by a commitment to shape socially conscious individuals who positively influence communities.

We value Excellence - In our achievements and aspirations while always striving to give and be our best.

Teamwork - Together, we know we can achieve so much more. We strongly believe that effective communication and the celebration of individuality within the team are crucial elements to developing an effective team-based and collaborative environment.

Diversity - We are a richer community when we consider all perspectives and recognise and celebrate our differences.

We challenge our students to think critically about their own beliefs and examine the world in fresh ways to promote creativity and innovation in an authentic, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the embed preventative and proactive practices that support student wellbeing and engagement, at particular year levels.
2. Build the capacity of Year Level Leaders and their teams to implement effective engagement and wellbeing strategies, including data analysis, and restorative practices.
3. Lead the design and delivery of year level programs that foster connection, resilience, and a sense of belonging, including camps, incursions, assemblies, and student-led initiatives.
4. Manage student engagement and wellbeing budgets to ensure alignment with college priorities and program sustainability.
5. Lead the planning and delivery of parent forums, information nights, and ongoing communications to build strong connections between school and home.
6. Lead and collaborate with the broader wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership teams to align engagement strategies with whole-school priorities.
7. Facilitate regular team meetings and case management processes to ensure a consistent, strategic approach.
8. Collaborate with Year Level Leaders, Inclusion and Wellbeing teams, and Assistant Principals to drive whole-school improvement in student engagement and support.

The Student Engagement and Wellbeing Leading Teachers support key transition points across the college.

• The Year 7 Leader oversees Grade 6 into Year 7 transition, ensuring a smooth start to secondary school.
• The Year 9 and 10 Leader involves course counselling and the elective process and work experience.
• The VCE Leader coordinates senior course counselling and provides targeted support for students navigating the final years of schooling.

The specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this role description may be varied or adjusted at the discretion of the principal to meet the evolving needs of the College.

Role:

The Student Engagement and Wellbeing Leading Teachers plays a critical role in promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment at Melbourne Girls¿ College. With a specific focus on Years 7 and 8, 9 and 10 or Year 11 and 12, this role leads a team to embed consistent, proactive, and data informed wellbeing and engagement practices across the school.

The Student Engagement and Wellbeing Leading Teacher will lead the team of Year Level Leaders across two-year levels, including an ES Attendance Officer to:

• Implement consistent implementation of the MGC Student Engagement and Wellbeing Framework.
• Oversee programs that foster student connection and resilience, including year level camps, incursions, assemblies, and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Strengthen family and community partnerships through parent forums, information sessions, and timely communication.
• Coordinate effective systems to monitor student attendance, wellbeing, and academic progress, ensuring early identification and intervention.
• Lead a whole school approach to student transitions, including comprehensive orientation for new students.

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 

Tenure 27/01/ /01/2029

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