Leading Teacher
- Sub School Leader (Senior)

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Diamond Valley College is a proud and thriving secondary school on the northern urban fringe of Melbourne. We serve students from both suburban and rural communities, including Diamond Creek, Hurstbridge and Doreen, and smaller communities such as Kinglake, St Andrews and Panton Hill. This diversity is one of our greatest strengths. It enriches the college experience and builds a strong sense of belonging among our students, staff and families.

Our college values of Confident, Curious, Collaborative and Caring are current, and we embed them alongside the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) initiative to create a calm, respectful and purposeful learning environment. Our strategic priorities are clear: improving attendance, strengthening SWPBS, and lifting outcomes for every student. We are also building consistent, evidence-based teaching across all learning areas, guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0. We support this through instructional coaching and collaborative professional learning, because the best thing we can do for our students is invest in the capability of our staff.

We have invested in our facilities to support this work. They include the Performing Arts Centre, with modern music facilities and a 150-seat theatre, a revitalised Resource Centre with a redesigned library and suite of classrooms, a new Science Centre, and significant upgrades to student amenities and the Technology Centre.

With approximately 870 students expected in 2027 and continued growth ahead, Diamond Valley College offers a comprehensive curriculum that supports the diverse pathway goals of our students.



We are large enough to provide a wide range of academic options and small enough to deliver the personalised care that our students and their families value.

Our strong ties with local primary schools and the wider community help us respond to the needs of our students. Our High Achievers Program (HAP) has been redesigned so that all Year 7 students can access it. Extension and enhancement are then built into the curriculum as students move up, so that by Year 9 high expectations are part of everyday learning. Our highly sought-after Sports Academy, established in 2018, offers programs in AFL, netball, basketball, tennis and elite gymnastics support.

In Years 7 to 10,

we offer
a broad and inclusive curriculum with a strong emphasis on student agency. Our Senior Sub School (Years 11–12) provides an extensive VCE program, including the VCE Vocational Major (VM), with VET and pathway options to suit every student's goals. Students also have excellent opportunities for student voice and leadership, and comprehensive extra‑curricular opportunities that includes sport, music, public engagement, camps and overseas travel. Together, these ensure a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including VCE, the VCE Vocational Major (VM) and VET pathways.



Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, including attendance, School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and improved outcomes for all students.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of evidence-based teaching and engagement strategies, aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0, that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of teaching and learning programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and analyse student attendance, engagement, wellbeing and VCE or VM results data at a class, cohort or whole‑school level, and use it to lead improvement and early intervention. Demonstrated ability to support others to use data to inform practice, and to give feedback on student 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, including managing sensitive and complex situations with empathy and professionalism.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and the College values, and to support colleagues to adopt them. Demonstrated ability to reflect on your own, others' and whole‑school practice, and to contribute to whole‑school professional learning.

Role

Leading Teachers are highly skilled classroom practitioners who undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. Their role is to improve the

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🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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