Head of Year + Classroom Teacher (Specialist Area)
Salary: Up to $126,450 + POL Allowance $6,536
Location: Victoria
School Type: Independent Secondary (Years 7–12)
Start: Term 2, 2026 (or by negotiation)
Ready for Leadership — Without Leaving the Classroom?
If you're an experienced teacher looking to step into leadership while still teaching your subject, this is a rare opportunity to do both.
This role combines Head of Year leadership (0.5 release) with classroom teaching in your specialist area, allowing you to build leadership experience while maintaining strong classroom practice. The school is open to secondary teachers across all key learning areas.
The school is particularly interested in educators who value student wellbeing, strong relationships, and contributing to a supportive school culture.
Why Teachers Consider Roles Like This
Leadership opportunities in metropolitan schools can often take years to access. Regional schools frequently offer the chance to step into leadership sooner while working within a close-knit and supportive community.
This particular school is located in Regional Central Victoria, within easy reach of Ballarat and Bendigo and under two hours from Melbourne by train.
Many teachers choose roles like this because they offer:
* Faster leadership progression
* Stronger community connections with students and families
* Lower cost of living and housing affordability
* The ability to make a visible impact in a growing school
About the Role
This full-time position includes:
* Head of Year leadership (0.5 time release)
* Classroom teaching in your specialist subject area
* Leading a Year Level cohort focused on wellbeing and engagement
* Working closely with the leadership and wellbeing teams
* Supporting behaviour management and student development
The leadership tenure runs until December 2026, with an ongoing substantive teaching position attached.
About the School
HARKE Recruitment is supporting a growing independent secondary school in Regional Central Victoria with approximately 460 students (Years 7–12).
The school has a strong focus on:
* Student wellbeing and pastoral care
* Inclusive education and learning diversity
* Applied learning pathways including VCE and Vocational Major
* Collaborative staff culture and leadership development
With continued enrolment growth, the school is strengthening its leadership structure and developing future leaders within the team.
Salary & Benefits
* Above award Salary up to $126,450 (based on experience)
* POL allowance of $6,536
* Ongoing teaching position attached to the leadership role
* Leadership development within a growing school
* Potential relocation support (case by case)
Requirements
Registration: Must hold or be eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
Work Rights: Full Australian work rights required
Safeguarding: Two referees required and completion of safeguarding onboarding
Interested in Applying?
If you're open to a new teaching opportunities where you can make a genuine impact, we encourage you to apply or request further information.
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Please note - HARKE Recruitment is managing the recruitment process and can provide additional details about the school, leadership structure and role expectations upon application review.
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* How many years' experience do you have as a classroom teacher?
* Do you have current teacher's registration in Australia?
* Do you have experience working with children?
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