Lead Teacher – Teaching and Learning (VCE-VM and VPC)

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Be part of a passionate, friendly and progressive team
• Competitive rates, salary packaging and free gym membership

Are you an experienced classroom teacher wanting to take the next step in your leadership journey? Looking for a role that truly supports you?

At Y Community School, we’ve created an environment where our teachers can thrive, professionally and personally. If you have a passion for leadership and are ready for a different kind of teaching experience — one built on connection, flexibility and purpose — we’d love to hear from you.   

About Y Community School

We are an independent school focused on re-engaging young people who have become disengaged in mainstream education, supporting them to build the skills and confidence to reach their goals and create meaningful futures. Established in 2024, our senior campus in Epping provides a safe, inclusive space where students can thrive. And we’re growing, with a junior campus set to open in 2027. Built on the pillars of wellbeing, academic growth and vocational opportunity, our Y program is founded on evidence, experience and a student led approach.

Want to know more about our School? Visit our website (copy link into your browser) – https://www.yschool.vic.edu.au/

Our Teachers Matter

We recognise that our impact is driven by our teachers and deeply value the expertise, care, and commitment they bring to shaping each student’s journey. We’re committed to support you, through:

• A collaborative team and responsive leadership that genuinely value your voice and ideas.
• Smaller class sizes, giving you the time and space to build meaningful connections with students and focus on growth and wellbeing.
• Prioritised staff wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, shorter school days, and fewer meetings — because we know balance makes better teachers.
• Career Development and growth opportunities to support a rewarding, sustainable career in education.

 We also offer great staff benefits, including:

• Up to $15,900 in tax-free salary packaging each year + additional package options to boost your take-home pay
• Additional leadership allowance on top of your base teaching salary
• Staff discounts on everyday expenses like shopping, gift cards and more through our employee benefits program
• Free on-site gym access
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

The opportunity

As Lead Teacher – Teaching and Learning, you'll combine classroom teaching with dedicated leadership time to drive excellence in teaching practice and student outcomes. You’ll lead the program design and delivery of VCE-VM and VPC curriculums at our senior campus for students in years 10-12. You'll also support and mentor teachers, lead pedagogical improvement, and help create engaging learning experiences that enable every student to thrive.

As a key member of the Campus Leadership Team, you'll work alongside school leaders to support staff, shape strategic direction and strengthen teaching and learning across the campus. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on both students and educators while contributing to a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time opportunity commencing in term 3, 2026.

For a more detailed description of the duties, view the position description and lead teacher position purpose statement at the following links (copy into browser):

Classroom teacher position description — https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/gJ67DQ 

Lead teacher position purpose — https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/olHhZY

 Relevant knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support staff in developing effective, inclusive teaching practices and curriculum design.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM).
• A Teaching degree, and current registration with the VIT as a classroom teacher.
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating individualised educational programs for young people.
• Knowledge of the issues that impact on the education of young people with wellbeing or mental health difficulties and experience in promoting positive student wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, self-management and awareness of others in communication and problem solving.

All applicants must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, be qualified to teach, and have demonstrated experience in the knowledge and skill area(s) specified for the position.

How to apply

We invite you to submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

Have a question before applying? Contact Sarah Abbott, Campus Principal on 03 9407 6229 or email sarah.abbott@yschool.vic.edu.au. You can also email recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au (we manage applications via our online portal, so please be sure to apply via the website and not by email. Thanks for your understanding).

Applications close date:  23 July 2026

Screening and interviews will begin as applications are received. This position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified before the official closing date.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser):

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.