Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1524159
SC1: Curriculum, Instruction and Wellbeing
Demonstrated expert knowledge of the wellbeing curriculum and ability to lead high-impact teaching, integrating a whole-school approach to student wellbeing and engagement.
SC2: Data and Assessment
Demonstrated ability to lead the use of student learning and wellbeing data to inform teaching, evaluate impact, and communicate student progress and growth.
SC3: Leadership and Wellbeing Practice
Demonstrated exemplary leadership and interpersonal skills to build a collaborative, reflective culture, lead whole-school wellbeing approaches, and engage effectively with students, staff, families and the community.
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:
We are looking for leaders whose practice reflects not only skill, but a deep commitment to our vision, values and collective work.
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
Join Us as a Foundational Leader at Balambalam Primary School
Balambalam Primary School is seeking passionate, reflective and high-impact leaders to join our founding leadership team in 2026.
As a newly established Supported Inclusion School in Clyde North, this is a unique opportunity to help build a school from the ground up ¿ shaping not only wellbeing teaching and learning, but the culture, expectations and legacy of our community.
At Balambalam, our vision is to create a vibrant, inclusive learning community where every learner is seen, supported and successful. We are committed to high expectations, evidence-based practice, and strong relationships that ensure every student thrives.
A strong sense of community is at the heart of Balambalam Primary School. The school is actively fostering authentic partnerships between home, school, and the wider community to support student learning, wellbeing, and connection. It proudly reflects the cultural richness of the local area, with a commitment to honouring and celebrating diversity in all its forms.
As part of the leadership team, staff have the exciting opportunity to help shape the culture of our new school as it grows. They will play a crucial role in establishing high-quality teaching and learning, fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where every student is seen, supported, and successful.
Why Join Balambalam Primary School
We invite prospective applicants to attend a school tour on Monday 27th April at 4:30pm. Please contact our Principal Danielle Heatley 5929 2989 to book in for the tour or discuss the school and the role.
At Balambalam Primary School, being a member of the leadership team means more than leading your own area¿it means contributing to a collective commitment to excellence, consistency and care across the whole school.
All leaders are expected to:
- Lead high-quality, evidence-based teaching aligned to our instructional model, Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 and PCMS.
- Foster and lead high-performing teams, including active facilitation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Use and lead the analysis of data and evidence to inform planning, differentiation and targeted instruction
- Build and model strong, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Lead the creation of safe, inclusive and high-expectations learning environments for all learners
- Model and drive ongoing reflection, feedback and professional growth
- Ensure consistency through a whole-school approach to teaching, learning and wellbeing
Our Values in Action -TRUE
Our work is grounded in our TRUE values -Tenacity, Relationships, Unity and Excellence -which are not just beliefs, but clear expectations for professional practice.
At Balambalam, staff:
These values guide how we teach, collaborate and lead every day.
As a foundation school, every staff member plays a critical role in establishing the routines, expectations and culture that will define our school for years to come.
To apply for the LT position at Balambalam Primary School, please submit the following:
Reflect on how you demonstrate the three Key Selection Criteria.
Your video should:
-Showcase how you lead teachers to deliver purposeful, evidence-based teaching aligned to whole-school priorities
- Highlight how you collaborate with staff and the leadership team to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes
- Demonstrate how you create and sustain inclusive, safe and high-expectations environments for all learners
We are looking for leaders whose practice reflects not only skill, but a deep commitment to our vision, values and collective work.
Apply through recruitment online and send your video file or link to [email protected] with your name in the subject line by the application due date.
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.