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.

SC6 Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach and mentor staff to build instructional capability through evidence-based coaching, targeted professional learning and team-oriented inquiry, including effective implementation of VTLM 2.0 and delivery of rigorous, purposeful professional learning, driving measurable improvement in teaching practice and student outcomes

Selection Criteria





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.

SC6 Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach and mentor staff to build instructional capability through evidence-based coaching, targeted professional learning and collaborative inquiry, including effective implementation of VTLM 2.0 and delivery of rigorous, purposeful professional learning, driving measurable improvement in teaching practice and student outcomes

Role

About the Role

The Leading Teacher plays a pivotal role in strengthening instructional practice and lifting student achievement across the school. Working alongside teachers and leaders, the successful applicant will drive consistent, high-quality teaching aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and current evidence-based research.

A central focus of the role is building teacher capability through coaching, professional learning and collaborative inquiry. The Leading Teacher models exemplary practice, uses data to drive improvement, and helps cultivate a culture of collective efficacy where every teacher is supported to continually refine and elevate their practice.

Leadership Structure

Binap Primary School uses a distributed leadership model to maximise impact across teaching, learning, wellbeing and school improvement. The Leading Teacher works with Principal Class and middle leaders to strengthen practice, lift student outcomes and build staff capability through coaching, mentoring and modelling exemplary instruction, while driving evidence informed teaching, curriculum development and professional learning within a culture of collaboration, high expectations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

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📌 Leading Teacher-Teaching and Learning (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne