Ref Code

1684334

Location

Melbourne

Category

Teaching

Sub Categories

Junior School

Closing Date: 5 October 2026

The role

Full Time | commencing 2027

Teacher role is Ongoing | Allowance Position is Maximum Term of 1 year The JS English-Humanities Coordinator is a member of the Junior School Leadership team and, as such, accepts leadership responsibilities beyond those pertaining to the specific subject area. As a member of the JS Leadership team, they have both strategic and operational accountability. They work with the Section Coordinators to support Class teachers with the planning and implementation of a highly effective English-Humanities curriculum.

This would be achieved through participative decision-making, supportive delegation and leadership which encourages collaboration. They lead the development and implementation of whole JS English-Humanities programs and strategic plan in line with the Victorian Curriculum.

Some responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- - Member of the Junior School Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction and ongoing development of the school.

- - Lead the development and implementation of a rigorous and engaging P–6 English and Humanities curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.

- - Drive excellence in teaching and learning through instructional leadership, coaching and mentoring of teachers.

- - Lead professional learning initiatives, including classroom observations, learning walks and lesson modelling.

- - Collaborate with Section Coordinators and school leaders to enhance curriculum design and student outcomes.

- - Analyse and interpret student achievement data to inform teaching practice and improve learning outcomes.

- - Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and reporting processes across English and Humanities.

- - Develop, maintain and review Scope and Sequence documentation and curriculum resources.

- - Partner with Learning Diversity and Gifted & Talented teams to support the learning needs of all students.

- - Facilitate curriculum meetings and provide expert guidance to teachers on best-practice pedagogy.





- - Engage and educate parents through information sessions and communication about learning programs.

- - Manage the Junior School English and Humanities budget and resources to support high-quality teaching and learning programs.

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

- - Experienced and inspirational Class teacher.

- - The ability to lead, motivate and empower staff and to inspire students.

- - Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to lead, plan, teach and evaluate the impact of evidence-informed teaching strategies for improved student outcomes.

- - Strong ability to initiate and innovate across all areas of Junior School

- - Strong influencing, communication, presentation and documentation skills.

- - Knowledge of innovative teaching and learning practices, including an extensive appreciation of technology.

- - Demonstrated familiarity with current learning and wellbeing theories especially in relation to the primary years,



and the ability to apply this in strategic approaches, program planning and implementation.

- - Demonstrated ability to provide high-impact instructional coaching that ensures the continual development and growth of teacher expertise across the curriculum.

- - Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment and in implementing curriculum.

- - An understanding of current educational issues at the local, national and international level.

- - Demonstrated professionalism and appropriate maintenance of confidentiality.

- - Experience in working with staff to develop relevant academic programs.

- - Flexible, responsive and creative with an cutting-edge mindset.

- Skilled at engaging with and developing positive relationships with a range of people in all levels of the organisation.
- - Well-developed planning, organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.

- - Relevant tertiary qualifications.

- - Current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

- - Right to work in Australia

- - Participation in co-curricular activities and educational experiences.

- - Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Desirable Criteria

- Post graduate qualifications will be well regarded

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/eloei0ic/pd-junior-school-english-humanities-coordinator-sept-2026-002.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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