Leading Teacher - Director of Student Achievement: 7-12
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
27 September 2026
Posted 14 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
85.6
63.3 teaching · 22.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
796
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
370 girls · 426 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of whole school curriculum compliance and management. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of effective classroom practice aligned to the VTLM 2.0, that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student outcomes relevant to the role and strategic priorities 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.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to monitor, manage and influence teacher capability in the delivery of safe, orderly, inclusive learning environments that are tightly aligned to school culture and expectations, while maintaining the highest degree of respect and regard for all stakeholders.
SC5 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative and productive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC6 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Dep…