Location:
Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference:
*******
Selection Criteria
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.
Role
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.
The Teaching & Learning Coordinator provides leadership of a learning area, ensuring high-quality curriculum implementation, effective team leadership and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
The role leads implementation of college priorities within the learning area and supports consistent, high-quality learning experiences that promote student achievement and successful completion.
The role provides leadership and line management for learning area staff, building capability through coaching, collaboration, professional learning and performance development.
The role ensures curriculum, assessment and teaching practices align with college priorities, VCAA requirements and evidence-informed practice.
As a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team, the role contributes to collective leadership across the college and the implementation of teaching and learning priorities.
Working collaboratively with college leaders, Instructional Practice Leaders and Bendigo Education Plan partners, the role strengthens curriculum implementation, builds leadership capability and supports successful transition into senior secondary education.
Success is reflected through strong learning area leadership, strengthened staff capability, consistent curriculum implementation, and improved student learning outcomes.
Reporting relationships
Selection Criteria
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 and sustain learning area improvement in Business and IT, building the capability of others and contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture in a senior secondary environment.
Role
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.
The Teaching & Learning Coordinator provides leadership of a learning area, ensuring high-quality curriculum implementation, effective team leadership and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
The role leads implementation of college priorities within the learning area and supports consistent, high-quality learning experiences that promote student achievement and successful completion.
The role provides leadership and line management for learning area staff, building capability through coaching, collaboration, professional learning and performance development.
The role ensures curriculum, assessment and teaching practices align with college priorities, VCAA requirements and evidence-informed practice.
As a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team, the role contributes to collective leadership across the college and the implementation of teaching and learning priorities.
Working collaboratively with college leaders, Instructional Practice Leaders and Bendigo Education Plan partners, the role strengthens curriculum implementation, builds leadership capability and supports successful transition into senior secondary education.
Success is reflected through strong learning area leadership, strengthened staff capability, consistent curriculum implementation, and improved student learning outcomes.
Reporting relationships
Reports to
: Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning
Works closely with
: Learning area staff, Curriculum Leadership Team and college leaders
Direct reports
: Staff within the learning area
Other Requirements
Teaching allotment:
The role includes a teaching load, currently equivalent to four classes (840 minutes per week), and a role as an Advisor for approximately 16 students.
College events
: This role includes participation in parent and student information evenings, Open Days and other college-wide events, some of which may occur outside normal school hours.
Success in the role
Student outcomes
Students experience high-quality learning programs that support engagement, achievement, successful completion and pathway readiness.
(Learning area leadership; Curriculum implementation and quality)
Students experience consistent curriculum, assessment and learning practices across subjects within the learning area.
(Curriculum implementation and quality)
Student learning, engagement and achievement outcomes improve through evidence-informed teaching, learning and improvement practices.
(Learning area improvement; Learning area leadership)
Staff outcomes
Learning area staff experience effective leadership, professional support and opportunities to strengthen capability, collaboration and professional practice.
(Staff leadership and support)
Staff confidence and capability continue to grow through professional conversations, feedback, collaboration and responsive support.
(Staff leadership and support)
Distributed leadership strengthens collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement across the learning area.
(Staff leadership and support; Collaboration and partnerships)
Learning area outcomes
High-quality curriculum implementation,



assessment practices and learning experiences are embedded consistently across the learning area.
(Curriculum implementation and quality)
Learning area improvement priorities are informed by evidence and contribute to improved student outcomes and teaching practice.
(Learning area improvement)
College teaching and learning priorities are implemented consistently and effectively within the learning area.
(Curriculum implementation and quality)
Communities of Practice and professional partnerships strengthen curriculum alignment, instructional consistency and student preparedness for senior secondary education.
(Collaboration and partnerships)
Learning area resources, workforce planning and operational decisions support sustainable program delivery and continuous improvement.
(Resource and operational coordination)
Strong collaboration across the Curriculum Leadership Team contributes to teaching and learning improvement and positive student outcomes across the college.
(Collaboration and partnerships; Learning area leadership)
Responsibilities
Learning area leadership
Lead the learning area to ensure high-quality curriculum implementation, effective teaching and learning practices and alignment with college priorities.
Establish clear expectations and promote a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, student achievement and successful completion.
Support the implementation of college teaching and learning priorities within the learning area and establish clear expectations for consistent practice.
Staff leadership and support
Provide leadership, support and line management for staff within the learning area.
Build staff capability through professional conversations, feedback, performance and development processes and responsive support.
Support induction and transition of new staff and contribute to workforce planning, staff allocation and recruitment processes.
Establish and support distributed leadership within the learning area to strengthen collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Curriculum implementation and quality
Lead the planning, implementation and review of curriculum programs within the learning area.
Ensure curriculum delivery, assessment practices and learning experiences align with college expectations, VCAA requirements and contemporary evidence-informed practice.
Promote consistency and quality across subjects and programs.
Support effective moderation and quality assurance processes that strengthen assessment consistency and student outcomes.
Learning area improvement
Use student learning, engagement and achievement data to identify priorities and drive improvement within the learning area.
Support implementation of college teaching and learning priorities and monitor their impact on student outcomes.
Promote reflective practice, evaluation and continuous improvement.
Work collaboratively with Instructional Practice Leaders to support evidence-informed improvement and strengthen learning area performance.
Collaboration and partnerships
Lead learning area meetings and support effective collaboration across subject teams.
Participate in Communities of Practice and curriculum partnerships that strengthen curriculum alignment, instructional consistency and student preparedness for senior secondary education.
Contribute to the Bendigo Education Plan through team-oriented professional learning, curriculum development and improvement initiatives.
Support effective transition and pathway readiness through strong partnerships with feeder schools and external partners.
Resource and operational coordination
Oversee learning area resources and budget allocation to support curriculum delivery and improvement priorities.
Monitor resource requirements, approve learning area purchasing and contribute to workforce planning and operational decision-making.
Support sustainable and effective program delivery aligned to student needs and college priorities.
Who May Apply
BSSC seeks applicants who embody the principles of the College's leadership capability framework andWays of Working.
Applicants should demonstrate outstanding leadership capabilities, including the ability to guide and motivate teams, exercise effective decision-making, and foster a culture of achievement and continuous improvement.
Appropriately qualified individuals must be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Ways of working
Value people
- Build positive and respectful relationships.
Recognise, support and develop the contribution of others while fostering inclusion, belonging and high expectations.
Build trust and collaboration
- Work collaboratively across teams, portfolios and partnerships.
Communicate clearly, follow through on commitments and contribute to shared success.
Lead with integrity and accountability
- Demonstrate professionalism, consistency and sound judgement.
Maintain clear expectations and take responsibility for actions and outcomes.
Prioritise wellbeing and connection
- Promote a
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Leading Teacher Range 3: Teaching & Learning Coordinator - Business/It (Victoria)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Victoria