Learning Leader in Languages

Position of Leadership 2.5

Commencing 2026
Full-time Leadership Opportunity | Melbourne

Prospero Teaching is proud to be partnering with a leading independent secondary school in Victoria to recruit a passionate and experienced Learning Leader in Languages . This Position of Leadership within the Languages department commences in 2026 and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Languages education within a dynamic and supportive school community.

About the Learning Leader in Languages:

- Lead and coordinate curriculum development across the Languages Department.

- The department offers Italian, French, Japanese, and Mandarin across junior (Years 7–10) and senior (VCE) levels.

- Deliver contemporary, engaging, and culturally relevant curricula that foster language proficiency, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding.

- Mentor and inspire a dedicated team of Languages teachers.

- Collaborate with other faculties to deliver cross-curricular projects and initiatives.

- Drive cutting-edge teaching and learning practices and contribute to whole-school leadership initiatives.

Why you’ll love this Learning Leader in Languages role:





- Step into a pivotal leadership position within a well-resourced, forward-thinking school.

- Influence teacher practice and student outcomes in a vibrant, high-demand learning area.

- Access professional development and pathways for ongoing leadership growth.

- Join a collaborative and supportive team where your leadership makes a real difference.

What the school are seeking in a leader:

- VIT registration (or eligibility).

- Proven leadership or curriculum coordination experience in Languages education.

- Strong understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment design.

- A leader with energy, vision, and a commitment to student success
- Leading a larger subject area/faculty, managing curriculum across year levels, mentoring and coaching multiple staff, contributing to whole-school initiatives.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Laura at Prospero Teaching on ************ or ********************* for a confidential discussion. Please include your CV and academic transcripts when applying.

📌 Learning Lead Languages, Melbourne, Term 1 2026 (Victoria)
🏢 Prospero Teaching
📍 Victoria