Melton Christian College (MCC) is a vibrant multi-campus Christian learning community located near the Macedon Ranges, a region offering an enviable lifestyle only 30 minutes from Melbourne. <br> <br> Serving approximately 1,400 students across its Brookfield, Toolern Vale and Online campuses, MCC provides a nurturing environment where students are supported to flourish academically, spiritually, personally and vocationally. Grounded in the values of <em>Christ-Centredness, Excellence, Passion for Teaching and Learning, Community and Respect</em>, MCC is entering an important phase in its educational development, strengthening a connected approach to learning, while responding thoughtfully to emerging technologies, changing pathways and the future needs of students. <br> <br> The Director of Education is part of the Executive team shaping the College-wide vision and long-term strategy for teaching, learning and student growth, and ensuring innovation remains purposeful, measurable and responsible. <br> <br> Reporting directly to the Principal and firmly aligning to MCC’s Christian mission and future direction, the Director of Education develops and leads a coherent future-of-learning approach, across pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and academic performance, in a highly relational, inclusive and evidence-informed manner. The Director designs and delivers a professional learning program that values staff agency, building the capability of leaders and teachers, translating research and emerging educational trends into practical and sustainable improvement. <br> <br> The successful candidate demonstrates: <br> <ul> <li>Active commitment to Christian leadership, and the mission, vision and values of the College</li> <li>Strategic leadership of pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, feedback and reporting across all sites</li> <li>Success strengthening educational pathways and learning opportunities to prepare students for further studies, training, employment and adult life</li> <li>Effective coaching and role modelling to impact and enhance staff capability and a culture of continuous improvement</li> <li>Strategic insight utilising data to inform and improve pedagogy, curriculum design and learning engagement</li> <li>Proven executive experience managing educational operations, resources, compliance and risk; and</li> <li>Highly developed relational and communication skills to engage staff, students, families and the wide community.</li> </ul> Offered as a five-year fixed-term contract with a flexible commencement in 2027, applicants must have a right to work in Australia, an appropriate education qualification and current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration, or the capacity to obtain registration. <br> <br> Melton Christian College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in its Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy. Melton Christian College Child Safe Framework <br> <br> Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Melton Christian College on this search and selection process. For a confidential discussion<em>,</em> please contact Fiona Hutton (<strong>fiona@hutton.education</strong>) or Chris Menage (<strong>chris.menage@hutton.education</strong>)&nbsp;<em>prior to applying</em> via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website <strong>(https://hutton.education/opportunities)</strong>. <em>Kindly note: </em><em>direct applications through SEEK or prior to contacting HCA will not be accepted.</em> <br><strong><br> Application closing date: </strong><em>Sunday 11th October, 2026 at 5:00pm</em> however HCA reserves the right to screen and progress eligible applications upon receipt prior to the deadline.