Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

Radford College is seeking an experienced educator as Junior School Instructional Coach (0.5 FTE Instructional Coach / 0.5 FTE Classroom Teacher). Permanent, full-time 3-year leadership appointment commencing Term 1 2027.

The opportunity Radford College is seeking an experienced and highly accomplished educator to join our Junior School as an Instructional Coach.

This is an exciting chance for a passionate teacher who wants to make a broader impact on teaching and learning while remaining connected to the classroom.

The role combines 0.5 FTE Instructional Coach responsibilities with 0.5 FTE Classroom Teacher responsibilities, providing the opportunity to influence practice across the Junior School, while continuing to experience the richness and authenticity of classroom teaching.

Teaching and Learning at Radford College

As an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) school, Radford Junior School is committed to inquiry based learning, balanced with strong foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. Our approach nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of discovery, while supporting every student to flourish as a capable and confident learner.

Teaching at Radford is centred on high quality practice, informed by data, to improve student learning outcomes. Our passionate educators deliver an academic program that fosters excellence and innovation, while also focusing on the wellbeing and holistic development of each child.





With a focus on high-quality teaching to improve student learning outcomes, Radford College is committed to collaborative and reflective practices which enhance professional learning and growth. As such, we require our teachers to be able to work effectively as part of a high performing team and to be dedicated to upholding our values of truth, compassion and wisdom, which form the ethos and foundation of our College community.

To support our teachers in becoming expert teachers, able to make deliberate choices about the strategies they use in classrooms, there is a strong emphasis on professional learning and collaboration, through an on-site Teacher Mentor and ongoing coaching and mentoring.

Radford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the College's Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, procedures and satisfy all relevant child protection screening requirements. Radford College expects all staff to actively contribute to a child-safe culture and to uphold their responsibilities in creating an environment where all children and young people are safe, respected and heard.

Why choose Radford?





All new staff benefit from a comprehensive induction program, ongoing mentoring, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.

In addition to supporting and empowering staff to reach their full potential, Radford College provides:

- A vibrant, rewarding, and collaborative workplace where staff feel supported and valued
- Structured professional learning opportunities to help teaching staff maintain registration requirements and continue to grow in their practice
- Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- Discounted school fees for eligible employees
- Employee wellbeing initiatives - EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp and Pilates) and group fitness classes
- Generous Superannuation after qualifying period

The successful candidate at Radford College will be exceptional educator who combines robust classroom practice with a genuine passion for developing others.

- Demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher.
- A deep understanding of effective pedagogy, curriculum and assessment.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-informed instructional practices.
- Experience in professional learning, mentoring or coaching colleagues.
- Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, questioning and active listening skills.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to influence through partnership rather than authority.
- Strong reflective practice, curiosity and a growth

📌 Junior School Instructional Coach (Australia)
🏢 Radford
📍 Australia