SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to lead the refinement of literacy and numeracy curriculum programs considering how students learn.

SC2Demonstrated skilled knowledge and practice with the use of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0. Demonstrated ability to reflect on school goals and collaboratively develop areas for future development with this model.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice, particularly leading teams to collect and use data accurately and effectively to respond to the needs of students.

SC4Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead high-quality professional learning, including an ability to coach colleagues to enhance their capacity to deliver school programs.

SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to lead the refinement of literacy and numeracy curriculum programs considering how students learn.

SC2Demonstrated professional knowledge and practice with the use of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0. Demonstrated ability to reflect on school goals and collaboratively develop areas for future development with this model.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice, particularly leading teams to collect and use data accurately and effectively to respond to the needs of students.

SC4Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.



Demonstrated ability to lead high-quality professional learning, including an ability to coach colleagues to enhance their capacity to deliver school programs.

SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

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

- 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 Tea

📌 Curriculum Leader (Maldon)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Maldon