Mernda Hills Christian College is seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to join our Primary leadership team in the newly created position of Primary Coordinator (can split between 0.4 FTE Learning & Teaching Coordinator and 0.6 FTE Primary Coordinator - Behaviour & Wellbeing), which commences in January 2027.

About Mernda Hills Christian College

Mernda Hills Christian College offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability and purpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future. If you're interested in joining our expanding team in the future, please keep an eye on our website or SEEK listings for upcoming opportunities. As a member of the Mernda Hills Christian College community, you will join a team passionate about education, including teaching a biblical worldview that provides hope for its community.

About the Role

This exciting full-time role combines leadership responsibilities across curriculum, teaching excellence, student wellbeing, behaviour support, and school operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Primary and executive leadership team to strengthen teaching and learning outcomes while fostering a positive, Christ-centred school culture.

For the right candidate, this position may be considered as two separate part-time leadership roles:

• Primary Coordinator (Behaviour & Wellbeing) - 0.6 FTE
• Learning & Teaching Coordinator-0.4 FTE

The Primary Coordinator role is a newly established leadership position within the College, reflecting our commitment to enhancing student wellbeing, staff support, and school culture.

Learning & Teaching Leadership

• Leading curriculum planning, implementation and review across Foundation to Year 6.
• Driving a culture of professional growth and evidence-based teaching practice.
• Using student data to inform curriculum development and improve learning outcomes.
• Supporting teachers through coaching, mentoring and professional learning initiatives.
• Coordinating assessment programs, reporting processes, NAPLAN, ICAS and other testing requirements.
• Ensuring curriculum compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and standards.

Wellbeing & Behaviour Leadership

• Leading pastoral care, student wellbeing and behaviour support processes across the Primary School.
• Supporting the implementation of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) and restorative practices.
• Working collaboratively with families, teachers and support staff to meet student wellbeing needs.
• Managing behaviour support processes and student wellbeing interventions.
• Developing positive, supportive and inclusive school culture initiatives.
• Providing guidance and support to staff in areas of classroom management and student wellbeing.
• Leading pastoral care, student wellbeing and behaviour support processes across the Primary School.
• Supporting the implementation of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) and restorative practices.
• Working collaboratively with families, teachers and support staff to meet student wellbeing needs.
• Managing behaviour support processes and student wellbeing interventions.
• Developing positive, supportive and inclusive school culture initiatives.
• Providing guidance and support to staff in areas of classroom management and student wellbeing.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Coaching and mentoring teaching staff.
• Collaborating with Learning Support, Wellbeing, Chaplaincy and Leadership teams.
• Supporting the development of high-performing teams and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contributing to strategic planning and school improvement initiatives.
• Building strong partnerships with students, staff and families.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education.Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a school setting.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and curriculum practices.
• Experience supporting student wellbeing and behaviour management.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, students and families.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• Experience in curriculum leadership and professional learning.
• Experience using student data to inform improvement strategies.
• Knowledge of PB4L and restorative practice frameworks.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring teachers.
• Previous experience in Adventist Education.
• Additional study or expertise in wellbeing, leadership or student behaviour support.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be a baptised and practicing member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, or an active adherent of another Christian denomination, highly supportive of the school's vision, mission and values.
• Leadership qualities with an evidence-based approach
• Highly effective personal relations skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and proven record in effective learning and teaching skills, including management of challenging student behaviours.
• Self-motivated, demonstrating the ability to inspire others and to deliver and accept feedback with respect to the effectiveness of endeavours and the achievement of goals.
• Highly effective organisational skills.

To learn more about the Mernda Hills Christian College, visit https://merndahills.vic.edu.au...

Applications

• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
• Resume

For further information, please refer to the Position Descriptions or contact the Recruitment team via ASVHR@adventist.org.au

Child Safety and Mandatory Checks

• A link to our Child Safety Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website at https://www.asv.vic.edu.au/.
• As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children. By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the Church.
• These positions are subject to maintaining registration with Working with Children Check (Employee).

Why Join Mernda Hills Christian College?

• Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport
• Genuinely friendly and supportive staff
• Close-knit school community that fosters collaboration
• Multicultural and diverse student body
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Lower student-teacher ratios
• Strong early career teacher support
• Expanding and growing school
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary for classroom teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement

Mernda Hills Christian College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.