Instructional Coach

Curriculum Associates

. Teach full days of regular science classes in schools while faculty members observe, then lead debriefs .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional coaching and professional learning for science education, with a strong focus on building relationships with school leaders and delivering tailored training. Proficient in explicit instruction and utilizing feedback to enhance teacher practices and student engagement.

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Science Teaching ExperienceInstructional CoachingExplicit InstructionProfessional Learning DesignData Review and Improvement Planning

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Hard Skills

Science Curriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementFeedback DeliveryTraining FacilitationUsage Report Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsSelf-DirectionCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Stile AcademyScience Teaching Excellence Framework

Industry Keywords

Secondary Science EducationInstructional CoachingProfessional LearningTeacher DevelopmentSchool Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach full days of regular science classes in schools while faculty members observe, then lead debriefs
Coach teachers using the Science Teaching Excellence Framework
Support schools through the full Stile implementation lifecycle
Manage bookings, follow-ups and feedback to provide a strong customer experience
Design and deliver professional learning, including Demo Lessons, state roadshows, and in-person and virtual sessions
Build relationships with Heads of Science and school leadership
Run implementation meetings, agree on an annual framework focus, and ensure teachers are prepared to use Stile
Tailor training to school priorities and support teachers through Stile Academy and centralised professional learning days
Provide personal, prompt and actionable feedback on Stile Academy responses
Conduct Stilist in Schools days and model explicit instruction, engagement and off-device learning
Hold data review meetings three times a year with each assigned school and create improvement plans
Share school feedback with product and content teams to influence future development
Drive school retention, licence renewal and utilisation outcomes
Travel regularly to schools across the assigned state

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced science teacher with a passion for instructional coaching and professional learning
Secondary science teaching experience most likely; experience as a Head of Science, instructional coach or learning specialist is advantageous
Real classroom credibility and ability to teach science lessons effectively in unfamiliar classrooms
Ability to develop other teachers' practice through specific, usable and kind feedback
Ability to build relationships with school leaders and faculty members
Comfort using usage reports and framework rubrics to identify next steps
Organised and self-directed, able to manage a diary across a state and coordinate meetings and professional learning
Knowledge of explicit instruction, retrieval practice and literacy in science
Comfortable working with principals and travelling frequently to schools across the state
Resume clearly stating specific achievements in each role
One-page cover letter addressed to Danny Pikler, including relevant Behaviours of an Effective Stilist

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours
Flexible working arrangements, including working from home if not based in Melbourne
Strong management and feedback frameworks
Benefits program
Opportunity to build a network of teachers, school leaders and science educators across the region