Literacy Leader/Classroom Teacher

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 110.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St Mary's Greensborough Primary School in Melbourne seeks a visionary leader to drive literacy improvements across the learning community. The successful applicant will lead targeted teaching, support staff development and collaborate with the Learning Culture Leader to embed evidence‑informed practices.

A strong knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, MACS 2030 Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading literacy improvement using evidence-based pedagogy.
• Ability to plan strategically for school improvement in Literacy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Capacity to lead and manage with high expectations for staff and students.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth in education.

Aufgaben

• Lead literacy improvement initiatives across the school.
• Support teachers and students through targeted coaching.
• Collaborate with the Learning Culture Leader to embed evidence-informed practice.
• Promote ongoing professional learning and growth among staff.

Kenntnisse

Literacy leadership

Data-driven instruction

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Teaching qualification

Tools

MACS Vision for Instruction

Victorian Curriculum 2.0

Jobbeschreibung

Role Description/Criteria

The successful applicant will have a passion for leadership and literacy and be responsible for targeted teaching and growth of teachers and students. They will work well in a team collaborating with the Learning Culture Leader and teach and instil in the students and staff, a love of literacy and learning. The successful applicant will have demonstrated leadership skills and a passion for learning, be familiar with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. As part of a team they will work towards improving learning outcomes for all students at St Mary's. A strong knowledge of Cognitive Science and the Science of Reading and an understanding of the MACS 2030 strategy and Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement is essential. The successful applicant will exercise the behaviours and dispositions of a highly effective leader i.e. be student centred, promote life‑giving relationships, support evidence‑informed improvement, believe in and pursue their own learning and growth and provide clarity and direction for staff, students and parents. St Mary's Greensborough Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Literacy improvement through evidence based pedagogical practices, evidenced through research and data.
2. Explanation of how to plan strategically for school improvement in Literacy, as documented in the MACS Vision for Instruction, the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the school’s implementation plan and Vision.
3. Developed organisational and time management skills with an ability to work independently and as a team.
4. Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in ways that values and upholds high expectations of staff and students and that promote learning, growth and success.
5. Demonstrated ability to reflect on one's own practise and commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth in the areas of education, leadership and Literacy.

Special Requirements

• have accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (is desirable).
• be committed to child safety, to maintaining best practices to ensure this and to ongoing evaluation of these practices
• have read and be committed to maintaining the standards as set out in our MACS Staff Code of Conduct
• have read, and be aware of, the attached role description and Application for Employment
• after having completed the Application for Employment listing three referees include, where applicable your current and previous Principals
• hold a current VIT registration
• email your application and cover letter to the Principal, Marisa Matthys [e-mail]