Overview Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co‐educational school offering exceptional education from Early Learning to Year 12. With more than 3,700 students and 1,000 staff across our Caulfield, Malvern, Shelford, and Wheelers Hill Campuses, and the Caulfield Ascend student experience programmes in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, we continue to innovate and inspire. High‐quality learning through exceptional teaching sits at the heart of everything we do — ensuring meaningful learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.Shelford Campus Opening in 2027 in the heart of Caulfield, Shelford Campus will be the newest Junior School of Caulfield Grammar School. The campus will initially offer exceptional education for Prep and Years 4–6, before progressively growing into a full Prep to Year 6 Junior School. This represents a once‐in‐a‐career opportunity for a founding teaching team to shape the culture and community from the ground up, delivering high‐impact learning in an outstanding purpose‐built environment.The Role The Shelford Campus Head of STEM will play a defining role in establishing a vibrant, future‐focused STEM program that reflects the school's values, culture and commitment to high‐quality, innovative learning from the outset.Reporting to the Head of Shelford Campus and working closely with the Campus Leadership Team and classroom teachers, you will provide vision and leadership for STEM across the Junior School, ensuring students participate in an engaging and coherent, high‐quality programme that encourages creativity, problem‐solving and real‐world thinking.You will lead and support STEM and classroom teachers, building staff capability through coaching, modelling and professional learning, while fostering a collaborative and dynamic culture. Maintaining an active teaching presence, you will model exemplary STEM practice and promote engaging, hands‐on learning experiences for students.Central to this role is the design and delivery of innovative STEM curriculum, aligned to best practice in pedagogy, assessment and reporting. You will also coordinate STEM events, initiatives, competitions and community engagement opportunities, contributing to strategic planning and the ongoing growth of STEM across the School.This is an ongoing teaching contract, with a 3‐year Position of Responsibility as Head of STEM, based at our new Shelford Campus.Key DutiesDevelop and enhance teaching and learning in STEM across the Junior School, establishing high‐quality, future‐focused practice as Shelford Campus opens.Lead the design and implementation of a coherent, engaging STEM curriculum, aligned with best practice teaching & learning, assessment and reporting.Provide strategic oversight and coordination of Junior School STEM programmes, including classroom learning, clubs, competitions, events and enrichment opportunities to promote student engagement and innovation.Supervise, coach and support teachers delivering STEM learning, building capability through modelling, collaboration and professional learning.Work collaboratively with Campus Leadership, curriculum leaders and teachers to integrate STEM across learning areas and support consistent practice.Promote inclusive, hands‐on STEM learning that fosters curiosity, problem‐solving and creativity for all students.Manage STEM resourcing, spaces and budget, ensuring effective use of materials and technologies.Contribute to strategic planning, curriculum review and innovation in STEM education across the School.Demonstrate visible leadership through active teaching, collaboration and contribution to campus life.Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours.Skills and ExperienceTeaching qualification with specialist qualifications or experience in one or more STEM disciplines.Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.First Aid – Level 2 and Anaphylaxis qualifications.Demonstrated experience teaching and leading high‐quality STEM programmes in a Junior / Primary School setting.Strong curriculum knowledge and experience designing engaging STEM learning programmes.Experience leading and coaching teachers to improve practice and student outcomes.Highly developed communication, organisational and time‐management skills.Experience working collaboratively within leadership teams and whole‐school contexts.Experience with the IB PYP Programme (advantageous).BenefitsCompetitive salary packages with 13% superannuation.Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.State‐of‐the‐art facilities and innovative resources.A year‐round focus on health, wellbeing and balance.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.Exclusive employee perks through the BenY benefits app.Access to ISV resources and professional networks.#J-18808-Ljbffr