Learning Leader: Health & PE | Curriculum Leadership & Teaching Opportunity

Commencing 2027 

Lead curriculum. Support teachers. Inspire students.

Victory Lutheran College is seeking an experienced and collaborative educator to lead our Health & Physical Education Learning Area, supporting high-quality teaching, innovative curriculum design and strong student outcomes across Years 7–12. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Health & PE educator to provide curriculum leadership, mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. Working alongside the Director of Learning, Learning Leaders and Secondary Leadership Team, you will play a key role in strengthening Health & PE education while continuing to teach within your specialist field.

Position Details

• Ongoing teaching position with a fixed-term Position of Responsibility.
• Health & PE Learning Area leadership across Years 7–12.
  
• Category C Level 2 Position of Responsibility.
  
• Five lessons release per fortnight for leadership responsibilities.

About the role

As Learning Leader: Health & PE, you will provide leadership and oversight of curriculum, assessment and teaching practice across Years 7–12. You will work closely with teachers, the Sport Coordinator and College leaders to ensure students experience engaging, challenging and relevant learning that supports their physical, social and emotional development. 

You will:

• Lead curriculum design, implementation and review across the Health & PE Learning Area.
• Support and mentor teachers to strengthen classroom and practical teaching practice.
• Drive assessment consistency, moderation and quality assurance processes.
• Analyse student achievement data to inform Learning Area improvement priorities.
• Support the development of innovative Health & PE programs.
• Collaborate with the Sport Coordinator and Sport & Recreation Assistant to support high-quality sport, recreation and outdoor learning experiences.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, growth and excellence within the Learning Area.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and ongoing development of the Secondary School.

About you

You are an educational leader who:

• Has a passion for Health & Physical Education and promoting student wellbeing.
• Demonstrates strong curriculum leadership and instructional coaching skills.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues to grow professionally.
• Builds positive and collaborative relationships with staff, students and families.
• Can analyse data and lead evidence-informed improvement.
• Brings initiative, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Is committed to contributing positively to a Christ-centred school community.

Appropriate qualifications and current VIT registration (or the ability to obtain it) are required.

What We Offer

At Victory, we invest in our people because we know thriving staff lead to thriving students.

We offer:

• Highly competitive remuneration and conditions.
• Reduced face-to-face teaching loads.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Extensive wellbeing and professional support.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Structured induction and mentoring.
• Learning Enhancement support within classrooms.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access.
• Staff tuition fee discounts.

How to Apply

1. REVIEW: Review the attached Application Package - Learning Leader: Health & PE, that includes the Position Description and Application Guidelines.

2. EMAIL: Email your application directly to employment@vlc.vic.edu.au with the subject line Confidential - Learning Leader: Health & PE

Include the following (in MS Word or PDF format):

• a covering letter (no more than 1 page);
• your Resume/CV detailing employment history;

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9:00am Monday 7 September 2026 (applications reviewed as received)

Child Safety and Requirements

Victory Lutheran College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. All staff are required to adhere to the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and policies.

The successful applicant will be required to hold:

• Current VIT registration
• First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or a willingness to obtain these)

VICTORY IS A CHILD SAFE COMMUNITY

Statement of Faith

Victory Lutheran College is a Lutheran school and offers a Lutheran education to all, regardless of background. The College recognises that each person is uniquely positioned to be a blessing in the lives of others, and that leaders have particular influence over those that they are entrusted to lead. All Staff are expected to model and promote a life lived in accordance with the College’s Lutheran faith, in word and action.