Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1497876
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.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach and support teachers in improving pedagogical practices.
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.
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:
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Applications must include:
1. A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email and phone number.
2. A CV with a summary of:
3. Your written responses to the Key Selection Criteria
For ease of handling by the school, all documents can be¿saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment Online.¿ Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.
All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date
Applicants seeking further information about the school or this position, are encouraged to:
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
We are currently recruiting staff that are seeking a new professional opportunity within a dynamic and innovative school setting.
Located in the rapidly expanding suburb of Eynesbury, the school has a current enrolment number of 457 with further growth anticipated. The school occupies modern and architecturally designed facilities including two Learning Communities, a STEAM building, performing arts space and a competition-grade gymnasium.
We are a school focused on the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students, grounded in a culture of high expectations for all. We strive to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a supportive and engaging environment.
The school was founded in January of 2021 and caters for students and families living within the Eynesbury Township.
Our Commitment to Academic Excellence
Eynesbury Primary School delivers an outstanding education for every child in our care and does so through an emphasis on explicit and direct instruction across all learning areas. This is supported by a commitment to a literacy framework informed by the Science of Learning and Reading and the ongoing development and implementation of a knowledge-rich curriculum. This approach helps create self-aware, resilient learners who are prepared to take on challenges confidently.
Our Vision for Lifelong Learning
Our mission is to nurture lifelong learners. We aim to equip all students with the knowledge, skills, and traits essential for a lifelong love of learning, enabling them to engage with the world critically and confidently. Promoting curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset, we empower our students to become active, informed members of society.
Collaboration and Community
We value genuine connections within, among, and beyond our school community, fostering strong, positive relationships with students and their families. This partnership is crucial to ensuring each child feels supported, valued, and empowered to excel.
School Values
At Eynesbury Primary School, staff, students and families work together to build positive learning environments. Our school values are Excellence, Integrity, Community and Kindness.
SWPBS
In 2025 we will commence implementation of the whole-school framework School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). It provides a research-based approach to promote positive behaviour at our school. The SWPBS approach has been developed from evidence and data, demonstrating the most effective ways to prevent and respond to major and minor behaviours, improve school culture and increase academic performance.
Eynesbury Primary School¿s Child Safety Code of Conduct
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 the Child Safe Standards. Eynesbury Primary Schools Child Safety Code of Conduct is available on the school¿s website. All successful candidates will be required to provide documentation outlining suitability to working with children.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability. Eynesbury Primary School also promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background.
Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with Aboriginal children and/or communities, children with disabilities and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you are interested in joining our amazing team of educators, are passionate about learning and student success, we¿d love to hear from you.
We encourage you to arrange a tour of the school with a member of our Leadership team. A copy of your application and key selection criteria can also be emailed to [email protected], attention to the Principal.