Head of Commerce

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-quality, coherent Commerce curriculum aligned with the College's priorities
• Drive excellence in teaching practice through the use of data, evidence-based instruction, and effective assessment strategies
• Build a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department
• Support and develop staff through coaching, feedback, and professional learning
• Work collaboratively across the Learning and Curriculum Group to contribute to whole-school strategic direction
• Oversee the effective day-to-day management of the department, including staffing, resources and budget
• Ensure compliance with relevant curriculum and regulatory requirements (e.g. VCAA, IB, ACARA)
• Support student subject selection and pathways through collaboration with curriculum leaders and engagement with students and families
• Lead recruitment, induction and performance development processes for staff
• Maintain strong operational practices, including assessment and reporting processes, and adherence to the College's policies.

• Strong Commerce content and pedagogical knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Well-developed organisational planning and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team of professional staff to collaborate and take a leadership role
• Proven teaching, educational leadership and management skills, with experience in developing team members
• Outstanding teaching with demonstrated excellence in improving student learning
• A commitment to professional growth
• Ability to manage change and demonstrated ability to support change based on current educational research
• An understanding of the program requirements for VCE, VCE VET and the IB Diploma Program
• Appropriate qualifications and demonstrated expertise in teaching students
• Postgraduate qualifications will be well regarded
• Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Participation in co-curricular activities, excursions and trips
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration is required
• Right to Work in Australia
• Understand and demonstrate adherence to all College policies
• Understand the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with MLC's Child Safe Program.

Postgraduate qualifications