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About Good News Lutheran College
Good News Lutheran College is a growing Prep–12 Christian College located in Melbourne’s
western corridor, with contemporary campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin. We are
committed to delivering a holistic, Christ-centred education that nurtures
academic excellence, character development, and student wellbeing.
Why GNLC?
At Good News Lutheran
College, we cultivate a high-performing, supportive and values-driven
culture where career-focused educators can truly thrive.
We offer:
- A competitive remuneration package on par with Catholic and Government school standards
- Generous planning time and collaborative team structures
- A culture that prioritises professional growth, staff wellbeing and career progression
- A strong, welcoming school community
- Contemporary facilities and future-focused learning environments
About the role
The PYP Coordinator is a key curriculum
leadership role that develops, coordinates and monitors the IB PYP across the Primary
Years. The PYP Coordinator should have
proven teaching ability and be able to act as a pedagogical leader of the
Primary Years Programme. The IB sees the responsibility for pedagogical
leadership within the school as being a shared responsibility, to include the
PYP Coordinator, Principal and members of the pedagogical leadership team. This team at Good News Lutheran College comprises
of the Head of Campus and Head of Learning at the Mambourin campus. The PYP Coordinator is expected to display pedagogical leadership and to promote creative, innovative thinking
among colleagues in regard to curriculum, assessment and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
KRA 1: People Leadership
Lead the successful implementation of the IB PYP by guiding teachers, fostering professional collaboration, and building strong relationships with the IB community and stakeholders.
KRA 2: Pedagogical Leadership
Drive research-based teaching and learning practices by leading curriculum development, collaborative planning, and innovative learning environments across the Primary Years.
KRA 3: Documentation
Oversee the development, alignment, and review of PYP curriculum documentation to ensure compliance with IB and Australian Curriculum requirements.
KRA 4: Assessment and Reporting
Lead effective assessment, reporting, and data practices to support student learning, communicate progress, and meet IB and national requirements.
KRA 5: Professional Development
Actively engage in and promote ongoing professional learning, coaching, and reflective practice to strengthen teaching and leadership capability.
KRA 6: Resource Management
Support the identification, organisation, and effective use of resources to enable authentic inquiry-based learning in the PYP.
KRA 7: Communication of PY Programme and Priorities
Promote and communicate the PYP vision through strong collaboration with staff, parents, the IB network, and the wider school community.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant Teaching qualifications and eligibility for registration as a teacher in Victoria.
- Commitment to ongoing development of sound knowledge and understanding of the IB PYP Programme and its requirements.
- Commitment to ongoing development of knowledge and understanding of teaching pedagogies and practices relevant to PYP and to optimising learning for all students.
- A sound understanding of teaching and learning theories and practice; in
particular, authentic, inquiry-based, concept-driven learning
Special requirements
All selected applicants will have to go through background checks, including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks.
The Recruitment Process
All applications will go through a shortlisting stage, after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage.
For further information please visit our website www.goodnews.vic.edu.au You can also send any enquiries to recruitment@goodnews.vic.edu.au
Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. Our college actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students. All College staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order 1359. Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on the College’s website.
