Lead Teacher – Teaching and Learning (Junior Campus: Years 7-9)

Lead from the ground up. Help launch our new junior campus for years 7-9, opening Term 1 2027. Victorian curriculum.

• Full-Time perm role starting Term 1 2027
• On class with additional leadership time release
• Competitive rates, salary packaging and free gym membership

We're growing! In January 2027, Y Community School opens its doors to a brand-new junior campus for year 7-9 students, and we want you to help us build it. If you're ready to lead from the ground up, this is your moment.

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 our new junior campus opening term 1, 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/ . Or contact our Junior Campus Principal to arrange a tour: call Sarah Abbott on 0402 088 260 or email sarah.abbott@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 our teachers 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 lead the program design and delivery Victorian Curriculum at our Junior campus for students in years 7-9. You'll support and mentor teachers, lead pedagogical improvement, and help create engaging learning experiences that enable every student to thrive. Your role will primarily be in the classroom with additional leadership release time during the week.

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 Term One 2027.

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.
• Must have an understanding of the Victorian curriculum and delivery.
• 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, Junior Campus Principal on 03 9407 6229 or email sarah.abbott@yschool.vic.edu.au. You can also email recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au (please be sure to apply via the job ad and not by email).

Applications close date: 17th October 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.

The Y Community School is an equal opportunity employer committed to child safety. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from all cultural backgrounds and communities

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/