Head Of Science

Job type:
Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 26/01/2026
Organisation:
Schools (Government)
Salary:
Salary not specified
Occupation:
Education and Training
Reference:

Job posted:
25/06/2024
Closes:
08/07/2024
Occupation:
Education and Training
Classification:
Leading Teacher Range 3
Job duration:
From 15/07/2024 - 26/01/2026
Reference:

Occupation:
Education and Training
Salary Range:
Salary not specified
Selection Criteria KSC1 Demonstrated 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.
KSC2 Demonstrated 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.
KSC3 Demonstrated 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.
KSC4 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.
KSC5 Demonstrated 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.
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.
Oversees Science and Technology curriculum, pedagogy, programs and professional learning from 7-12.
Lead change using the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0 (FISO2.0) Improvement Cycle to implement the Melton Secondary College vision, School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.

• Contribute to the delivery and success of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan goals and priorities by ensuring a data-informed approach to implementation and evaluation.
• Oversee the Performance and Development Plan for a group of staff.

Ensure that the impact of curriculum delivery within the Learning Area is regularly evaluated using student assessment data.
Ensure the consistent delivery and accurate alignment of curriculum, assessment and reporting of student performance across the year levels.
Ensure that curriculum is current and documented according to the college policy and protocol in the GVC process.
Ensure that course outlines, curriculum maps, assessment schedules and exam materials are completed according to the college policy in a timely manner.
Promote success in the Learning Area to the wider school community.
Prepare and manage the annual Learning Area budget and manage and provide resources from the approved budget.
Liaise with Learning Area staff and the Executive Leadership Team in the construction of teaching allotments.
Ensure that the booklist recommendation occurs with Learning Area input, is approved by the Director of Curriculum and entered accurately.
Ensure the reliable delivery of the curriculum in the event of staff absences, including providing subject-specific induction and support to Casual Relief Teachers.
Be an active member of the Curriculum leadership team.
L eading Staff

• Accountable for the work of their curriculum year level/subject leaders.
• Lead by modelling, articulating, monitoring and coaching the behaviours required for curriculum leaders and Science and Technology teachers to effectively perform their roles.
• Lead Professional Learning Teams to deliver high quality and effective teaching and learning practices. Structure and guide the work of the PLTs within the Learning Area to implement data-driven practice.

Implement instructional coaching via the MSC coaching model to support the development of high-quality pedagogical practice focused on positive behaviours in every classroom.

• Liaise with other leaders to deliver high quality teaching and learning programs.
• Oversee the Performance and Development Plan for a group of staff.

Other duties as determined by the College Principal in consultation with the incumbent.
Who May Apply Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values:
Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016. click apply for full job details