Technologies Learning Leader - POL 3

Technologies Learning Leader | POL 3

Location: Melbourne South-East
School: Catholic Boys' School
Position: Technologies Learning Leader
Leadership Classification: POL 3
Teaching Load: 15 periods per cycle
Employment: Full-time | Leadership appointment aligned to the College POL cycle

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a well-established Catholic boys' school in Melbourne's south-east, recognised for its strong community, commitment to student growth and focus on innovative and engaging learning. Grounded in the Salesian tradition, the school promotes excellence, belonging, respect and positive relationships while providing staff with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, professional learning and whole-school improvement.

About the Position

The school is seeking an experienced Technologies educator to lead teaching and learning across Design Technology, Food Technology and Digital Technology. This POL 3 leadership position will oversee curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and staff development within the Technologies learning area, with a strong focus on improving student engagement and learning outcomes.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching and lead a team of Technologies teachers and support staff. This role would suit an educator who combines strong curriculum knowledge with the ability to develop staff, analyse student learning data and lead ongoing improvement.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning, review and delivery across Technologies, ensuring alignment with the Victorian Curriculum and relevant VCE Study Designs.

• Maintain safe, supportive and child-safe learning environments, including appropriate workplace health and safety practices within practical Technologies areas.

• Use assessment data, including internal and external measures, to identify priorities and improve student learning, engagement and growth.

• Develop staff capability through professional learning, collaboration, feedback and clear learning-area goals aligned with whole-school priorities.

• Lead the organisation and promotion of the Technologies learning area, including resources, budgets, subject selection, community engagement and contribution to staff recruitment.

Requirements

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration, or eligibility to obtain VIT registration.

• Demonstrated experience teaching within Technologies, with relevant experience across Design Technology, Food Technology and/or Digital Technology.

• Demonstrated curriculum or learning-area leadership experience and the capacity to lead staff and continuous improvement.

• Capacity to support and contribute positively to the Catholic identity, values and Salesian ethos of the school.

• Strong understanding of child safety responsibilities and commitment to the welfare of young people.

• Full Australian work rights.

• Two professional referees and completion of HARKE's onboarding and safeguarding requirements.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Technologies educator to take responsibility for a broad and established learning area while influencing curriculum, staff development and student outcomes. The role offers genuine leadership responsibility within a collaborative Catholic school environment that values innovation, professional growth and high-quality teaching.