Director of Student Leadership

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 the Director of Student Leadership and Voice position at Balwyn High School. We are seeking a high performing educational leader who can work collaboratively and effectively to make a positive and significant contribution to the academic outcomes and wellbeing of our students and community members.

The successful candidate for this position will be expected to be an active member of the school¿s Leadership Team. As an educational leader they will be committed to the leadership and management of change and continuous school improvement. They 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 successful candidate will take their place in a Leadership Team that prides itself on working collaboratively to support best practice.

Leading Teachers share responsibility for whole school improvement and effectiveness and for implementation of the school¿s Vision, Values and Mission. As an educational leader the Director of Student Leadership and Voice will be actively involved in leading and managing the creation of a learning community and the improvement of student learning outcomes. This requires high level commitment to the implementation of the School Strategic Plan¿s goals and priorities, and the strategic direction of the school.

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

Responsibilities

Leadership & Coordination of Student Voice

• Provide positive leadership in developing, coordinating and operating Student Leadership, SRC, student voice and community support structures.
• Coordinate operations of the SRC and promote/facilitate Student Leadership/Voice with SRC Liaison teacher/s.
• Liaise with the Principal, Assistant Principals, and Directors of Sub-schools to develop opportunities for student involvement in:
• Curriculum decision-making
• Assessment design
• Pedagogical approaches
• Work with the Principal and Sub-school Directors to select Student Leaders for the following year.
• Ensure the school provides ongoing opportunities for student leadership and community involvement.

Partnerships & Events

• Liaise with the Director of HOPES to coordinate annual House Carnivals, in partnership with House Coordinators and club/committee staff.
• Support Senior Student Leaders in organising the Leaders¿ Forum and leadership development activities within the Boroondara Network.
• Support the two student representatives on School Council in their role as community members.

Student Leadership Development & Support

• Be a key resource for the school community in matters relating to SRC, Student Leadership/Voice, and community support initiatives.
• Provide leadership training and induction for student leaders (e.g. public speaking, team building, meeting procedures, decision-making).
• Support staff and students in clubs, committees, programs, and other leadership structures.

Data, Evaluation & Reporting

• Assume responsibility (with the Assistant Principal) for the annual Attitudes to School Survey and conduct follow-up Focus Groups.
• Formulate and present the Program Budget for Student Leadership/Voice to the Business Manager.
• Ensure student leadership activities and initiatives are documented, promoted, and evaluated.

Tasks

Development & Coordination of Student Leadership Structures

• Assist in developing and coordinating Student Leadership/Voice structures such as:
• SRC
• STEP
• Interact
• Social Justice Committee
• Environment Committee
• Facilitate effective functioning of SRC meetings.
• Oversee SRC fundraising activities with the Assistant Principal, Business Manager, and SRC Liaison teachers.

Support for Leadership Programs & Initiatives

• Support the Principal, AP (Teaching & Learning), and AP (Senior School) in the effective running of the Principal¿s Advisory Group.
• Provide ongoing training and induction for student leaders in public speaking, leadership, team building, meeting procedures, and school decision-making.
• Monitor and support liaison staff and student leaders in running clubs, committees, and programs.
• Develop collaborative relationships with external agencies (Local/Victorian Government leadership initiatives).

Professional Development & Staff Support

• Participate in professional development activities related to Student Leadership/Voice, SRC, and Community Support.
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff in these areas.
• Disseminate recommendations to relevant school bodies to strengthen Student Leadership/Voice.

Communication & Promotion

• Contribute items to the school newsletter and publications on Student Leadership/Voice initiatives.
• Promote student leadership activities at sub-school assemblies and other school events.
• Encourage visibility and celebration of student-led contributions.

Budgeting & Administration

• Prepare and administer the Student Leadership/Voice Program Budget.
• Present recommendations and updates to the Principal and other appropriate bodies.

School & Community Engagement

• Support school events (e.g. School Tours, Music Concerts, Production, Art Show), especially where Senior Student Captains are involved.
• Strengthen connections between school leadership initiatives and broader community engagement.

Other Duties

• 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

Please Note:

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: Tuesday 16 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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