<p><strong>Join a Thriving, Innovative Learning Community</strong></p> <p><strong>About Good News Lutheran College</strong></p> <p>Good News Lutheran College is a growing Prep–12 Christian College located in Melbourne’s western corridor, with contemporary campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin. We are committed to delivering a holistic, Christ-centred education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and student wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>We are currently seeking a collaborative and experienced educator to join our growing team as the Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Secondary Years</p> <p>This is a full-time, ongoing teaching position, with a three-year appointment as Teaching and Learning Coordinator. The role includes a 0.6 teaching load during the coordinator appointment.</p> <p>You will lead curriculum planning and review across the Secondary Years (Year 7 to 12), including supporting the implementation and ongoing development of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme(IB MYP). You will work with teachers and College leaders to strengthen teaching, assessment and reporting. You will support consistent practice across learning areas and guide teachers in using evidence of student learning to improve classroom practice.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead curriculum planning, implementation and review across the Secondary years, ensuring alignment with the Australian Curriculum and relevant IB Middle Years Programme requirements.</li> <li>Lead collaborative planning and professional learning to strengthen teaching practice, including inquiry-based and concept-drive approaches</li> <li>Coordinate assessment and reporting practices and support teachers in moderating student work and using assessment data to inform teaching.</li> <li>Support the implementation and ongoing development of the IB Middle Years Programme within the secondary years.</li> <li>Support student wellbeing and child safety while modelling the Collge's Christian ethos ad values.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why GNLC?</strong></p> <p>At Good News Lutheran College, we cultivate a high-performing, supportive and values-driven culture where career-focused educators can truly thrive.</p> <p><strong>We offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A culture that prioritizes professional growth, staff wellbeing and career progression</li> <li>A strong, welcoming school community</li> <li>Contemporary facilities and future-focused learning environments</li> <li>Supportive Chirstian working environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration and relevant tertiary teaching qualifications</li> <li>Demonstrated teaching expertise and experience in curriculum or pedagogical leadership</li> <li>Sound knowledge and understanding of the IB Middle Years Programme, the Australian Curriculum and inquiry-based, concept-driven learning</li> <li>Ability to lead curriculum development, assessment and reporting, and support continuous improvement in teaching practice</li> <li>Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to lead collaborative teams and support change</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, digital literacy and the ability to work autonomously, with proficiency in Compass or a comparable curriculum management platform</li> <li>Commitment to the Christian ethos of the College, student wellbeing and child safety</li> <li>Appropriate Lutheran leadership accreditation, or willingness to undertake the required accreditation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special requirements</strong></p> <p>All selected applicants will be required to undergo background checks, including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks.</p> <p><strong>The Recruitment Process</strong></p> <p>All applications will undergo a shortlisting process, with suitable candidates progressing to the interview stage.</p> <p>For further information, please visit the College’s website <a href="https://www.goodnews.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.goodnews.vic.edu.au</a> or you can write to us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@goodnews.vic.edu.au?subject=Teaching%20and%20Learning%20Coordinator%20-%20Secondary%20Years%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">recruitment@goodnews.vic.edu.au</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. Our College actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students. All College staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order 1359. Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on the College’s website.</i></p>