Leading Teacher in Foster

Foster Secondary College (Foster SC) is situated in Foster and is part of the Corner Inlet Community of South Gippsland. Dairy farming and agriculture are key industries in the area, along with retail, health, construction and tourism. The estimated population for Foster and its surrounding area is 2,273. Foster is approximately 175km from the centre of Melbourne and is ideally located close to the stunning Wilsons Promontory National Park and a range of beautiful local beaches, providing rich opportunities for outdoor learning and recreation.

Our College motto is 'Nihil Sine Labore' which means nothing without hard work. In 2026, Foster SC has 286 students ranging from Year 7 to 12 with an SFOE of 0.37. We employ around 40 staff, including a Principal, Assistant Principal, two Learning Specialists, two Leading Teachers, teachers, teacher aides, education support, maintenance and office staff. The staff are very cohesive and united in the aim to develop a strong college community where every individual student is provided with a positive and encouraging environment in which to succeed.

Foster SC aims to prepare students for a successful life after school through individualised career pathway counselling and skills education. Our school celebrates student achievement but also student productivity. In 2025, Foster SC was assessed as high performing in the School Level Report in both learning and wellbeing. We are the lead school of the South Gippsland Bass Coast Trade Skills Alliance, connecting students, educational institutions, and industry partners to create meaningful pathways into vocational education and training.

Although we are a small school, we provide a diverse range of VCE subjects to meet the needs and interests of most students, including VCE Vocational Major (VM), VET Sport & Recreation & VET Furniture Making. Our Year 7 to 10 program is designed to promote a gradual release of responsibility for learning, empowering students to become independent learners while actively engaging in both the school and broader community. The school prides itself on an excellent culture, characterised by strong relationships, inclusivity, high expectations, and a supportive environment.

Selection Criteria

• SC1: Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum and 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 and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
• SC3: Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives.
• SC4: Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills, leading collaborative relationships focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
• SC5: Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities.
• Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff.
• Leading and managing staff performance and development.
• Teaching demonstration lessons.
• Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices.
• Leading and managing the implementation of school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline.
• Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school.
• Developing and managing the school code of conduct.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class, the person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.