Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range.  The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.

Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.

Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.

Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.

Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.

Forest Hill College has two Sub Schools: Middle Years (7-9) and Later Years (10-12)

The Leader of each Sub School will be an outstanding leader of students, programs and staff.  They will be responsible for the effective and efficient administration of the Sub-School and for the overall learning, engagement and wellbeing of students

• Develop maintain and regularly review College and DET policy relating to students engagement:

• Review, evaluate and respond (set targets) to data related to student learning, engagement and wellbeing.

• Develop a comprehensive action plan for the Sub-School that is in alignment with the School's strategic intent and DET directions.

• Oversee  implementation of the College Learning Culture and ensure that the College Learning Culture is adhered to by students and staff

• Develop, document and maintain processes and procedures to support the implementation of the learning culture and develop a culture of high expectations

• Establish clear expectations and protocols for the Year Level Leaders when dealing with students

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and care givers to enable them to engage in and support the learning of students in the Sub School

• Lead, staff and students to ensure that quality programs and events are a focus of the Sub School and College Culture

• Work with the Program Leaders and Wellness Leader to ensure a high level of support for students through appropriate student management, course  modification, counselling and pastoral care

• Lead the implementation of the Semester Exam periods for the Sub School

• VCAA responsibilities

• Lead the successful implementation of the College's Course Selection processes.

• Set agendas for team meetings, provide agendas, materials and minutes for meetings and monitor staff attendance at required meetings

• Manage student enrolment into the Sub School and maintain accurate records and databases

• Lead and present professional learning in relation to student engagement and wellbeing for sub school team, support staff and teaching staff

• Other duties as directed by the Principal

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

At Forest Hill College our vision is “to inspire passionate, positive and curious learners”.  

We are a school committed to the development of young adults that can thrive in the 21^st Century with a suite of skills that include high levels of literacy and numeracy, curiosity, critical thinking, digital literacy, creativity, resilience, mindfulness and a growth mindset. The College has a reputation for inspiring students to achieve their personal best and generating great pride in their school. 

The staff at Forest Hill College create a culture of high expectations which inspire students to build confidence in themselves as learners. 

With a student body numbering 550 including 20 International Students our students journey through our two Sub Schools. Students in Year 7 enter the College via our dedicated Year 7 space, the William Barak Centre, where they participate in the Leonardo Project. 

The Year 8 and 9 experience is supported by the Middle Years learning centre, where Year 8 students participate in the Science and Innovation based Galileo Project and Year 9 students engage in a breadth of elective subjects to assist them generate their Later Years curriculum pathway choices. 

The Later Years program is facilitated by a contemporary Later Years Centre. These learning centres and tailored learning programs ensure Forest Hill College has a well-developed school culture and sense of belonging.  

The mindset that fosters guided risk taking and a strong sense of student voice is cultivated through our commitment to Positive Education. The development of character strengths and a growth mindset are a key focus.