SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated 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

NATURE OF POSITION:

The Head of Junior School is a Leading Teacher within the Leadership Team of the College and will undertake the program management and overall leadership of the educational program direction of Years 7 to 9 and the transition of students from primary into secondary school.
This position is supported by 2 Assistant Junior School Leaders.





COMMITTEE/WORK GROUP MEMBERSHIP:

This position is a member of the School Improvement Team.

As part of this role is membership of Teaching and Learning Executive and the Wellbeing Executive.

The Head of Junior School leads the Junior School Improvement Team.

The Head of Junior School is required to attend at least two additional Improvement Teams (i.e. Student Attendance Improvement Team).

The Head of Junior School is rostered on to attend the Community Sub Committee of College Council meeting to report on relevant Strategic Plan/AIP goals/targets.

This position may require the leading of professional learning and or Professional Learning Teams.

LEADING TEACHERS

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 qualified 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

Priority Strategic Plan Area:

Goal 1 To maximise student learning outcomes

This position requires the Head of Junior School to work collaboratively across the School Improvement Team, contributing to and supporting the portfolios of other team members, recognising that responsibilities overlap and shared ownership is essential to achieving the College’s strategic goals.

Key to this position is the demonstration of the Mooroolbark College Leadership Values aligned to Respect, Resilience, Endeavour and Compassion.

The Head of Junior School will:

Actively support and implement College and Department of Education policies, the College Strategic Plan and the Annual Implementation Plan as they relate to the position.

Develop, implement and monitor the Junior School Four-Year Plan to support the achievement of College Strategic Goals and Key Improvement Strategies.

Manage the annual NAPLAN testing program.

Lead the development and implementation of key programs and events across Years 7 to 9 (including):

📌 Leading Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
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