Leading Teacher: Head of Learning Area (EAL)

Location Profile

Glen Waverley Secondary College is a high-performing, inclusive, and dynamic learning community, proudly educating roughly 2400 students from Years 7 to 12 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Our vision, Growing respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning; is enacted through our values of Respect, Diversity, Commitment, Perseverance, and Accomplishment. These values are embedded in daily practice, guide decision-making, and are celebrated through the Gain Wisdom Merit Program, which recognises students who exemplify our school values.

We provide a safe, supportive, and orderly environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. Our teaching and learning programs are underpinned by evidence-based practice, ongoing professional learning, and a commitment to high expectations for all students. As a Respectful Relationships Lead School, we foster a culture of respect, equality, and inclusion, ensuring that positive relationships are central to our school community. We actively value student voice and agency, recognising that student perspectives help shape learning, wellbeing, and the broader school experience.

While we are proud of our consistently strong VCE and NAPLAN results, we are most proud of our students' learning growth and our commitment to knowing and supporting each learner as a whole person, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our curriculum is broad and diverse, offering pathways to meet the needs and aspirations of all learners, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET progra…