IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator

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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.