Community and Engagement Leading Teacher
Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
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:
Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities
Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery;
Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school;
Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff);
Teaching demonstration lessons;
Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices;
Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline;
Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas;
Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers;
Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school;
Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration;
Developing and managing the school code of conduct.
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 (seeWorkplace 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) ******
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.
Child Safe Standards
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 workplace, 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:

DE Values
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:

Other Information
Purpose of the Role
The Engagement and Community Leader provides strategic leadership to improve student engagement, attendance, connectedness and wellbeing by strengthening partnerships between the College, families and the broader community.



The role leads the development and implementation of whole-school approaches that foster a positive climate for learning, enhance student voice and agency, value diversity, promote pro-social behaviours, and encourage meaningful participation in school life.
Working collaboratively with students, staff, families and external agencies, the Engagement and Community Leader identifies and addresses barriers to student engagement and attendance through the use of engagement, wellbeing and attendance data. The role leads targeted interventions, support programs and preventative strategies that improve student connectedness, inclusion and educational outcomes, while ensuring all students feel respected, represented and supported within an inclusive school community.
The Engagement and Community Leader builds the capacity of staff to develop culturally responsive, inclusive and relationship-based practices that strengthen student belonging, family engagement and positive behaviour. Through the implementation of evidence-based approaches, including School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and other proactive engagement strategies, the role supports the development of safe, respectful and supportive learning environments where pro-social behaviours are explicitly taught, modelled and reinforced.
Key Competencies
Community Engagement and Partnership Leadership
Demonstrates deep knowledge of student engagement, attendance, connectedness and community partnership practices.
Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school engagement strategies that strengthen student participation, belonging and success.
Builds and sustains authentic partnerships with families, community organisations, cultural groups and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
Student Voice, Agency and Leadership
Demonstrates a deep understanding of student voice, agency and leadership as key drivers of engagement, wellbeing and learning.
Leads the development of systems and structures that provide authentic opportunities for students to influence decision-making, learning and school improvement.
Builds student leadership capacity through coaching, mentoring and the development of meaningful leadership opportunities.
Ensures diverse student perspectives are represented and valued in College initiatives, programs and priorities.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Demonstrates expert knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support and the implementation including the four critical components of effective SEB and academic support ¿ Prevent, Teach, Respond and Decide.
Lead the design, installation and continuous evaluation of a three-tiered continuum of universal, targeted and intensive supports within their domain (academic, behavioural or wellbeing)
Establish and oversees decision rules and progress-monitoring procedures that determine entry to and exit from Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports within their domain e.g. Attendance.
Maintains an Intervention Inventory mapping every Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention in their domain to entry/exit criteria, dosage, fidelity measures and progress-monitoring tools.
Leads team-based data review routines that monitor both fidelity of implementation and student outcomes for each intervention across the tiers.
Supports staff to differentiate and intensify practice across the tiers ¿ increasing structure, re-teaching, intensifying prompts and supervision, and enhancing feedback for students requiring additional support.
Collaborates with Leaders to align tiered supports across academic, behavioural and wellbeing systems through an Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF).
Uses a range of screening, progress-monitoring, engagement, attendance, wellbeing and perception data to identify needs, evaluate the impact of interventions, and decide when to maintain, intensify, adapt or fade support.
Student Engagement and Connectedness
Demonstrates a deep understanding of the factors that influence student engagement, attendance, participation and belonging.
Leads strategies that strengthen school connectedness, positive relationships and student participation.
Promotes culturally responsive, inclusive and strengths-based approaches that support all students to engage and succeed.
Leads initiatives that promote diversity, cultural inclusion and pro-social behaviour across the College.
Data Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice
Uses attendance, engagement, wellbeing, student voice and perception data to identify trends, monitor progress and evaluate impact.
Leads the collection, analysis and use of student, family and community feedback to inform planning and continuous improvement.
Supports staff to use evidence to develop targeted interventions and engagement strategies.
Promotes data-informed decision making to improve student attendance, engagement and connectedness.
Teacher Capacity Building
Builds staff capability through professional learning, coaching, mentoring and collaborative inquiry.
Supports the implementation of evidence-informed practices that improve student engagement, attendance, inclusion and wellbeing outcomes.
Promotes culturally responsive practice, student voice and engagement as core elements of effective teaching and learning.
Develops staff understanding of family partnerships, community engagement and inclusive practices.
Collaboration and Relationship Building
Develops and maintains productive relationships with students, staff, families, community organisations and external agencies.
Facilitates collaboration across teams to support consistent engagement, attendance and inclusion practices.
Builds trust and shared responsibility for improving student engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes.
Promotes strong partnerships between the College, families and the wider community to support student success.
Organisation and Accountability
Demonstrates high levels of professionalism, integrity and accountability.
Effectively manages programs, projects, budgets, timelines and compliance requirements.
Leads the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of engagement, attendance and student voice initiatives.
Maintains accurate records and ensures timely communication, reporting and evaluation of outcomes.
This competency framework aligns directly to the role's purpose, the FISO 2.0 engagement dimensions, and the strategic responsibilities you've identified around student voice, attendance, connectedness, cultural responsiveness and community partnerships.
Specific Duties
Data Management and Evaluation
Monitor and analyse attendance, engagement, wellbeing, behaviour and Attitudes to School Survey data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Lead the collection, analysis and reporting of student connectedness, engagement and participation data across Years 7¿12.
Use student, family and community feedback to evaluate programs, identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic planning.
Analyse, report and present engagement, attendance and connectedness trends to College Leadership, Year Level Teams and relevant committees.
Monitor the impact of engagement initiatives, interventions and improvement strategies and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a whole-school SVAL Framework.
Develop systems and structures that strengthen student participation, engagement and leadership opportunities across Years 7¿12.
Coordinate student leadership programs, forums, consultations and feedback processes.
Facilitate leadership development opportunities that strengthen communication, advocacy, teamwork, public speaking and event management skills
Ensure student leaders have meaningful opportunities to contribute to school improvement, wellbeing initiatives and decision-making processes.




Support staff to embed student voice, agency and leadership opportunities within learning and wellbeing programs.
Develop, document and evaluate a whole-school Engagement Program Map aligned to College priorities and student needs.
Lead initiatives that improve student attendance, engagement, connectedness and participation.
Support Year Level Teams and PEG Leaders to identify and respond to students at risk of disengagement.
Coordinate tiered engagement interventions that strengthen student participation and attendance.
Promote a positive school culture through engagement programs, celebrations, awareness campaigns and student activities.
Review, develop and oversee the implementation of a College House System that strengthens belonging, participation and school pride.
Lead community engagement initiatives that regularly seek input from students, staff, families and community members on College priorities.
Develop and implement a Community Engagement Framework that strengthens partnerships between the College, families and community organisations.
Coordinate parent forums, information sessions and engagement opportunities that strengthen family participation in student learning and wellbeing.
Build and sustain culturally responsive partnerships with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Ensure families have access to information, guidance and resources that support student engagement, attendance and success.
Lead initiatives that ensure cultural diversity is respected, celebrated and visible within College programs, policies and practices.
Build staff understanding of the needs of culturally diverse communities through partnerships with organisations such as Foundation House, Collingwood English Language School and other community agencies.
Support the implementation of the College Cultural Competency Framework and related inclusion initiatives.
Coordinate cultural celebrations, awareness programs and community events that strengthen inclusion and belonging.
Coordinate the College Breakfast Program, including planning, implementation, staffing, community partnerships and evaluation.
Coordinate whole-school engagement events, cultural celebrations and student participation activities.
Ensure engagement programs are evidence-informed, inclusive and aligned to College strategic priorities.
Monitor the effectiveness and sustainability of engagement programs through ongoing review and evaluation.
Build staff capability in student engagement, attendance improvement, cultural responsiveness, student voice and community partnership practices.
Facilitate professional learning that strengthens staff understanding of engagement and connectedness as drivers of student success.
Support leaders and teachers to utilise engagement and attendance data to inform planning and intervention.
Promote consistent implementation of evidence-informed engagement and inclusion practices across the College.
Manage budgets and resources associated with engagement, student leadership and community partnership programs.
Complete annual resource audits and develop budget proposals aligned to program priorities.
Monitor expenditure and ensure resources are allocated effectively to support College goals.
Ensure compliance with College financial processes and OHS requirements.
Actively contribute to the School Improvement Team and implementation of SSP and AIP priorities.
Collaborate with PEG Leaders, Community Liaison Officers, Youth Workers, Allied Health staff and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
Promote College values, inclusion, student voice and positive relationships across the school community.
Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
Student Voice, Agency and Leadership
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a whole-school SVAL Framework.
Develop systems and structures that strengthen student participation, engagement and leadership opportunities across Years 7¿12.
Coordinate student leadership programs, forums, consultations and feedback processes.
Facilitate leadership development opportunities that strengthen communication, advocacy, teamwork, public speaking and event management skills
Ensure student leaders have meaningful opportunities to contribute to school improvement, wellbeing initiatives and decision-making processes.
Support staff to embed student voice, agency and leadership opportunities within learning and wellbeing programs.
Student Engagement and Connectedness
Develop, document and evaluate a whole-school Engagement Program Map aligned to College priorities and student needs.
Lead initiatives that improve student attendance, engagement, connectedness and participation.
Support Year Level Teams and PEG Leaders to identify and respond to students at risk of disengagement.
Coordinate tiered engagement interventions that strengthen student participation and attendance.
Promote a positive school culture through engagement programs, celebrations, awareness campaigns and student activities.
Review, develop and oversee the implementation of a College House System that strengthens belonging, participation and school pride.
Community Engagement and Family Partnerships
Lead community engagement initiatives that regularly seek input from students, staff, families and community members on College priorities.
Develop and implement a Community Engagement Framework that strengthens partnerships between the College, families and community organisations.
Coordinate parent forums, information sessions and engagement opportunities that strengthen family participation in student learning and wellbeing.
Build and sustain culturally responsive partnerships with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Ensure families have access to information, guidance and resources that support student engagement, attendance and success.
Cultural Inclusion and Community Partnerships
Lead initiatives that ensure cultural diversity is respected, celebrated and visible within College programs, policies and practices.
Build staff understanding of the needs of culturally diverse communities through partnerships with organisations such as Foundation House, Collingwood English Language School and other community agencies.
Support the implementation of the College Cultural Competency Framework and related inclusion initiatives.
Coordinate cultural celebrations, awareness programs and community events that strengthen inclusion and belonging.
Program Leadership and Coordination
Coordinate the College Breakfast Program, including planning, implementation, staffing, community partnerships and evaluation.
Coordinate whole-school engagement events, cultural celebrations and student participation activities.
Ensure engagement programs are evidence-informed, inclusive and aligned to College strategic priorities.
Monitor the effectiveness and sustainability of engagement programs through ongoing review and evaluation.
Staff Capacity Building
Build staff capability in student engagement, attendance improvement, cultural responsiveness, student voice and community partnership practices.
Facilitate professional learning that strengthens staff understanding of engagement and connectedness as drivers of student success.
Support leaders and teachers to utilise engagement and attendance data to inform planning and intervention.
Promote consistent implementation of evidence-informed engagement and inclusion practices across the College.
Budget Management
Manage budgets and resources associated with engagement, student leadership and community partnership programs.
Complete annual resource audits and develop budget proposals aligned to program priorities.
Monitor expenditure and ensure resources are allocated effectively to support College goals.
Ensure compliance with College financial processes and OHS requirements.
Other
Actively contribute to the School Improvement Team and implementation of SSP and AIP priorities.
Collaborate with PEG Leaders, Community Liaison Officers, Youth Workers, Allied Health staff and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
Promote College values, inclusion, student voice and positive relationships across
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📌 Community And Engagement Leading Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Melbourne