Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1546864
SC1 Curriculum and school improvement
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 Teaching and learning impact
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 Assessment data and feedback
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 Collaborative leadership
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 Department values and professional learning
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 Senior English improvement leadership at KSC
Demonstrated capacity to lead sustained improvement in Years 10¿12 English learning and VCE English outcomes through coherent curriculum, explicit teaching, rigorous assessment and moderation, and the development of teacher expertise. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff members to develop a progressive Years 7¿12 scope and sequence, and to use student learning and VCE evidence to identify priorities, implement targeted improvement strategies and evaluate their impact on student achievement and readiness for further education.
Leading Teacher Senior English Years 10 to 12
Classification: Leading Teacher
Reports to: Assistant Principal ¿ Teaching & Learning
Portfolio: Teaching and Learning
Primary leadership responsibility: Years 10¿12 English
Role purpose
The Leading Teacher ¿ Senior English Years 10¿12 leads improvement in senior English teaching and achievement, with a particular focus on stronger VCE English results and expanded opportunities for further education, training, and employment.
The role strengthens curriculum, assessment, and teacher practice in line with the College Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan, the KSC Instructional Model and VTLM 2.0. It promotes a rigorous, low variance curriculum with consistent expectations and responsive support for student learning.
The Senior English Leader directly leads Years 10¿12 and works in partnership with the Years 7¿9 English Leader to develop a coherent Years 7¿12 scope and sequence that builds the foundations for senior success.
Key responsibilities
English improvement strategy and evaluation
¿ Develop and lead a Years 10¿12 English improvement plan with agreed achievement targets, priorities, milestones, and measures of impact.
¿ Analyse VCE study score distributions, examination performance, School-assessed Coursework (SAC), General Achievement Test (GAT) results and available comparative data to identify priorities for curriculum, teaching, and support.
¿ Interpret differences between performance measures in context and investigate patterns using student work and other evidence.
¿ Regularly evaluate progress against the plan and report findings, risks, and recommended adjustments to the Assistant Principal ¿ Teaching & Learning.
Curriculum coherence and progression
¿ Lead the development, implementation, and review of the Years 10¿12 English curriculum, aligned with applicable Victorian Curriculum requirements and current VCAA study designs.
¿ Work with the Years 7¿9 English Leader to develop and maintain a Years 7¿12 scope and sequence that progressively builds reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, text and argument analysis, and oral communication.
¿ Use evidence of senior learning needs to identify gaps, unnecessary repetition, and priorities for earlier teaching, while retaining appropriate curriculum breadth and challenge at each year level.
¿ Agree clear expectations for learning by the end of Year 9 and through Years 10¿12 to inform transition planning and timely support.
¿ Work with the EAL Coordinator to strengthen curriculum alignment and appropriate pathways for EAL students.
Assessment and moderation
¿ Lead senior English assessment redesign so that tasks assess intended learning, provide appropriate challenge and generate useful evidence of student progress.
¿ Establish common assessment expectations and regular moderation across Years 10¿12, using student work, agreed criteria and exemplars to strengthen the consistency of teacher judgements.
¿ Work with the Years 7¿9 English Leader to align assessment expectations across the years and increase complexity as students develop.
¿ Support teachers to use assessment evidence to identify what students have learned, adjust teaching and provide timely, precise feedback that students use to improve their work.
Explicit teaching and teacher capability
¿ Lead consistent implementation of the KSC Instructional Model and VTLM 2.0 in senior English, including retrieval, explicit explanation, and modelling, guided and independent practice, and checks for understanding.
¿ Strengthen the explicit teaching of vocabulary, reading, text, and argument analysis, and writing through worked examples, purposeful practice and responsive teaching.
¿ Build teacher expertise through collaborative planning, targeted professional learning, classroom observation, modelling, and coaching, in collaboration with relevant Learning Specialists.
¿ Lead team discussions grounded in student work and classroom evidence, share effective practice and support new or less experienced teachers.
¿ Work with the Years 7¿9 English Leader to strengthen shared instructional expectations and professional collaboration across the English team.
Student progress and preparation for senior success
¿ Establish regular monitoring of Years 10¿12 student progress using assessment evidence and learning readiness indicators to identify students requiring intervention, extension, or closer monitoring.
¿ Coordinate targeted academic support with teachers and relevant leaders, students, and families; review its impact and adjust it as needed.
¿ Ensure additional support complements strong classroom teaching and enables students to develop the knowledge and skills needed for successful progression.
¿ Establish consistent expectations for sustained reading, analytical and written practice, revision, and examination preparation, including timed responses.
¿ Work with teachers and relevant leaders to address attendance, effort and work completion concerns that affect learning and senior pathway opportunities.
VCAA compliance and program integrity
¿ Maintain current knowledge of VCAA English requirements and ensure teachers understand relevant study design changes, assessment advice, and examination expectations.
¿ Oversee curriculum and assessment documentation, SAC processes, authentication and reporting in collaboration with the relevant College leaders.
¿ Identify and address compliance or program risks promptly with college leadership.
Indicators of impact
Impact will be evaluated against agreed baselines and college targets, with cohort context taken into account. Evidence will include:
¿ Improvement in VCE English achievement over time, including the study score distribution, fewer very low results, and stronger achievement across the cohort.
¿ Demonstrated growth in Years 10 and 11 learning and stronger preparation for the demands of senior English.
¿ Implementation of a coherent Years 7¿12 scope and sequence, with identified curriculum gaps addressed.
¿ More consistent assessment judgements and evidence that moderation and feedback improve teaching and student work.
¿ Improved teacher practice evident in planning, classroom observation, and student learning.
¿ Measurable progress for students receiving targeted intervention or extension.
Leadership expectations
As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Senior English Leader will:
¿ Contribute to whole-school improvement and implement agreed college directions.
¿ Model high expectations, professional conduct, and clear, respectful communication.
¿ Build collective responsibility for student outcomes and the capability of colleagues.
¿ Work collaboratively with the Years 7¿9 English Leader, respecting each leader¿s area of responsibility.
¿ Engage in constructive professional dialogue and ongoing leadership development.
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.
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.
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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
Please ensure that your application (online via School Jobs Victoria) includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Where we take this action, we will notify you of our intention.
Applicants wishing further information about the college or this position, are encouraged to contact the Principal, Aylin Gökmen at [email protected] prior to the closing date of applications.
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.
Kurunjang Secondary College is a government school in Melbourne¿s west, with an enrolment of approximately 890 students from Years 7 to 12. The college is inclusive and community-focused, with a strong commitment to academic growth, student engagement, and equitable access to future pathways. Guided by the shared purpose ¿we learn, grow and achieve together,¿ the college prioritises high expectations and collective achievement.
The college is undertaking a significant phase of renewal, aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the Science of Learning. These frameworks inform all aspects of practice -curriculum, engagement, wellbeing, and leadership¿ensuring clarity, consistency, and evidence-based decision-making across the college.
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Major capital works commenced in September 2025, including construction of a new Learning Centre to enhance contemporary, inclusive learning spaces. These developments reflect the college¿s strategic commitment to becoming a future-focused, high-performing school of choice within the Melton community.
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