Ref Code

1683724

Location

Melbourne

Category

Teaching

Sub Categories

7-12

Closing date: 12 October 2026

The Role

Ongoing |Allowance position | commencing 27 Jan 2027

Demonstrated ability to improve instruction and curriculum with a deep understanding of the science of learning The Head of Science provides dynamic leadership and direction for the learning, teaching and curriculum development in Science across Years 7 to 12. This includes reinforcing and embedding MLC’s Learning Statement and developing a plan for learning that optimises the progress of each student.

The Head of Science maintains a harmonious balance between visionary educational leadership and the effective operational management of the department to ensure that the department delivers a high quality and continuously evolving learning program. This role is responsible for leading staff, managing resources, driving curriculum innovation and contributing to whole-school priorities and initiatives. As a member of the Learning and Curriculum Group, the role carries both strategic and operational accountability.

The Science department at MLC comprises a dedicated and dynamic team of approximately 26 teachers and 10 technicians.

The Head of Science will lead a team of staff to ensure that the curriculum promotes best practice with innovative and age-appropriate learning opportunities for students. This will be achieved through effective leadership, collaborative decision-making, thoughtful delegation and the fostering of strong professional relationships that support a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the department.

The responsibilities of the Head of Science include, but are not limited to:

- Work with the Director of Learning & Curriculum, and other Heads of Department/members of the Learning and Curriculum Group, to continue to develop a culture of excellence in learning and teaching at MLC.
- In consultation with the Director of Learning & Curriculum, develop and implement a whole-department instructional approach that ensures effective learning opportunities for all students.
- Use cohort-level data to continuously evaluate and improve curriculum and instruction.




- Drive a focus amongst teachers to use data to inform instructional decisions and optimise student learning.
- Foster a culture of growth, high expectations and feedback amongst staff members to develop a positive and supportive departmental culture, with a commitment to team wellbeing.
- Work with the Learning Diversity team to assist with provision of the learning needs of students.
- Organise department and team meetings that focus on professional learning and sharing of teaching strategies and resources.
- Ensure compliance with the VRQA, ACARA, VCAA and IBO requirements.
- Participate in curriculum and pathways information evenings and address parent queries, as required.
- Work with the Director of Learning & Curriculum and appropriate Heads of School in the annual salary band classification reviews for teaching staff who are eligible and wish to apply to move salary bands.
- Manage the department budget and resources to ensure that resourcing levels enable rigorous and innovative learning programs, ensure responsible allocation of funds and manage expenditure.

About MLC MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.

MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.





About You

- Deep knowledge of contemporary Science teaching, learning and curriculum design, with the ability to lead pedagogical excellence across the department.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Well-developed organisational planning and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team of professional staff to collaborate and take a leadership role.
- Proven teaching, educational leadership and management skills, with experience in developing team members.
- A commitment to professional growth.
- Ability to manage change and demonstrated ability to support change based on current educational research.
- An understanding of the program requirements for VCE, VCE VET and IB Diploma Program.
- An understanding of the tertiary entrance requirements in Australia and Internationally.
- Appropriate qualifications and demonstrated expertise in teaching students.
- Postgraduate qualifications will be well regarded.
- Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration is required.
- Right to Work in Australia.
- Understand and demonstrate adherence to all College policies.
- Understand the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with MLC’s Child Secure Program.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser to access the Teacher Position Description: https://admin.mlc.vic.edu.au/media/1hlfzqds/pd-head-of-science-final-sep-2026.pdf For other enquiries, please contact [email protected]. MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline

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