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Staff Development Leader

At Patterson River Secondary College, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that supports and inspires our teachers. In 2026, we are looking for a Staff Development Leader to lead and coordinate staff development and professional learning initiatives across the College.

The Staff Development Leader is a key member of the Excellence in Teaching & Learning Team. The Teaching & Learning Team meets on a weekly basis and along with the Staff Development Leader, includes:

  • Assistant Principal (Curriculum Operations)
  • Curriculum Leader
  • Instructional Practice Leader
  • Student Goal Setting Leader

Considerable time is given to professional learning in the meeting schedule. Staff meet each Monday and Wednesday. Monday meetings focus on Teaching and Learning.  Wednesday meetings are assigned to learning area & staff meetings.

This focus has resulted in considerable gains in the staff opinion survey, with all measures relating to Teaching & Learning including Teacher Collaboration above the 80th percentile for all schools.

Staff Development Leader Roles & Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the induction of new teachers
  • Facilitates VIT Registration Process for graduate teachers
  • Coordinates the Staff Performance and Development Process
  • Coordinates support for instructional practices for individual staff members as required
  • Assists staff members in the identification and communication of appropriate external professional development opportunities
  • Coordinates the identification and support for VCAA assessors
  • Works as a member of the Teaching and Learning Team, assisting others as required
  • Assists in the planning and development of curriculum days and supports other teaching and learning initiatives as outlined in the College AIP.

This position is currently open on School Jobs (#1504610) and closes Thursday, November 20th. For further details regarding the position or to organise a tour, please contact Daniel Dew (College Principal) via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au

 

Instructional Practice Leader

At Patterson River Secondary College, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that supports and inspires our teachers. In 2026, we are looking for an Instructional Practice Leader to lead and coordinate staff development and professional learning initiatives across the College.

The Instructional Practice Leader is a key member of the Excellence in Teaching & Learning Team. The Teaching & Learning Team meets on a weekly basis and along with the Instructional Practice Leader, includes:

  • Assistant Principal (Curriculum Operations)
  • Curriculum Leader
  • Staff Development Leader
  • Student Goal Setting Leader

Considerable time is given to professional learning in the meeting schedule. Staff meet each Monday and Wednesday. Monday meetings focus on Teaching and Learning.  Wednesday meetings are assigned to learning area & staff meetings.

This focus has resulted in considerable gains in the staff opinion survey, with all measures relating to Teaching & Learning including Teacher Collaboration above the 80th percentile for all schools.

Instructional Practice Leader Roles & Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and delivers staff professional learning and support in relation to the implementation of VTLM 2.0
  • Develops teaching resources and documentation for school wide pedagogical approaches
  • Leads teachers and students to understand and activate student and teacher agency in learning
  • Completes yearly review of the VTLM 2.0 implementation process
  • Collaborates with the Curriculum Leader to develop a revised Assessment and Homework Policy
  • Leads the planning and development of Curriculum Days that focus on Instructional Practice.

PLCs:

  • Coordinates and oversees teacher PLC Cycles and PLC Peer Observations
  • Prepares PLC Cycle Tracker to align with term planners
  • Implements staff feedback into PLC plan and approach
  • Aligns PLC focus to College SSP and AIP
  • Inducts new staff into PRSC PLC philosophy, culture and approach
  • Leads PL focused on PLCs where required
  • Leads PLC Team Leaders throughout the PLC Cycle
  • Collects and presents feedback and outcomes of PLC Cycles to leadership team
  • Provides feedback on PLC work to PLC teams.

This position is currently open on School Jobs (#1504615) and closes Thursday, November 20th. For further details regarding the position or to organise a tour, please contact Daniel Dew (College Principal) via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au

 

Casual Replacement Teachers 

In addition to using recruitment agencies, Patterson River engages directly with teachers to fulfil both short term and long-term replacement classes. If you are interested in CRT work, then please email a copy of your CV to Trisha Ord – Daily Organiser and Recruitment Manager via trisha.ord@education.vic.gov.au

 

Tutor Learning Initiative

We are currently seeking teachers and pre-service teachers to fulfil roles as tutors as part of the Victorian Government’s Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI). Please contact Maree Foster (TLI coordinator) if you are interested via the contact form on this website.

Pre-Service Teachers  

Patterson River is committed to supporting pre-service teachers during their university courses and as graduate teachers once entering the workforce. Please contact Assistant Principal, Lisa Cavey via lisa.cavey@education.vic.gov.au if you are interested in completing teaching rounds at our College or applying for a position at a graduate in the future.

 

Working at Patterson River

We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Our College enjoys some of the strongest staff opinion survey results in the state as evidenced below.

School Leadership Survey Module

School Climate Survey Module

Staff Professional Learning and Support

Patterson River has a strong focus on Teaching & Learning. To support teachers, the majority of our staff meeting time is dedicated to instructional and assessment practices. Patterson River is an established PLC school and is the link ‘showcase’ school for Bayside Peninsula Area. Check out our Staff Handbook to find out more about our practices and structures at the College via this link.

Staff Social Activities and Wellbeing

Patterson River has an active staff association, organising multiple staff social events and activities. Each Tuesday afternoon, the school runs optional Professional Development, Wellbeing and Physical Activities. In addition, the College just completed construction on a $150K gymnasium (weights and circuit training). Staff are able to access this facility for no charge out of normal school hours.

 

Riding to Work 

Our school is connected to several bike paths along local wetlands, train line and East Link. In addition to this, the school is situated close to Nepean Hwy and Beach Rd. The College has a dedicated bike storage and shower facility for staff who ride to school.