Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1491788
SC1. Demonstrated understanding of inclusive practices and the ability to work directly with students with complex learning and behavioural needs.
SC2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including leadership, teachers, parents, allied health professionals, and other support staff.
SC3. Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills are essential for clear and effective interaction and documentation with diverse groups.
SC4. Demonstrated ability to lead and support other staff, develop procedures, and contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.
SC5. Demonstrated capacity to effectively navigate challenges, be flexible, and respond to the evolving needs of students and the school environment.
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.
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 [email protected]
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
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.
Established in 1889, Auburn Primary School is a vibrant learning community that values strong connections between students, staff, and families. With a balanced and comprehensive curriculum, the school fosters both academic growth and social development, with a strong emphasis on student engagement and active parent participation.
Located in a well-established, inner-suburban area in Melbourne¿s eastern suburbs, Auburn Primary School currently has an enrolment of 383 students. The school grounds are spacious and well-maintained, featuring beautiful gardens, and the site has a heritage overlay. Learning spaces are designed to facilitate team teaching, which is a key expectation at Auburn, encouraging a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
The school offers a broad curriculum, including specialist programs in Mandarin (Chinese), Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Physical Education. Auburn students have the opportunity to showcase their talents in highly anticipated biannual performances, which highlight the school¿s commitment to creativity and self-expression. Technology is embedded across all learning areas, with digital screens in every classroom and a school-managed device program that ensures all students have access to high-quality digital learning tools.
Auburn Primary School operates under a multi-age philosophy, grouping students in Foundation, Year 1/2, Year 3/4, and Year 5/6. The school¿s approach to teaching and learning is carefully structured to provide a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy while fostering engagement through personalised learning and inquiry-based teaching. In Foundation to Year 2, an investigative play approach supports early learning, leading into explicit literacy and numeracy instruction through clinic groups. In Years 3 to 6, clinic groups continue to target key literacy and numeracy concepts within an inquiry-based approach.
This developmental model ensures students are supported to progress from their current skill level to the next stage, maintaining high expectations and engagement.
Auburn¿s commitment to professional learning and leadership development is a defining feature of the school¿s culture. Team teaching, collaboration, and a shared vision of continuous improvement are core expectations for staff. A mentoring program supports teacher development, alongside research-based professional learning opportunities. The school is also committed to fostering leadership, including the annual School Council sponsored Future Leaders Scholarship offering aspiring leaders opportunities to further develop their skills and impact.
Auburn Primary School is an inclusive, forward-thinking, and highly engaged learning community where students, staff, and families work together to ensure the best outcomes for all learners. The school¿s commitment to excellence, improvement and collaboration provides a strong foundation for future growth and continued success.