Literacy Leader/Classroom Teacher

St Mary'S School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s School in Melbourne seeks a passionate leader to drive literacy improvement across the school. The successful applicant will lead targeted teaching, model evidence‑based practices, and collaborate with the Learning Culture Leader to promote a love of reading and learning among students and staff.

Proven leadership, strong knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, and familiarity with the MACS 2030 Vision for Instruction and Engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Literacy improvement through evidence based pedagogical practices, evidenced through research and data.
• 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
• Develop organisational and time management skills with an ability to work independently and as a team.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Literacy leadership

Evidence-based pedagogy

Team collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Cognitive science literacy

MACS 2030 strategy

Vision for Instruction

Student-centred leadership

Education

VIT registration

Job description

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