Year 5 and 6 Level Intervention Teacher

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Healesville; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Brigid's School, Healesville, seeks a Senior Level Intervention Teacher to lead Tier 2/3 literacy and numeracy interventions across Year 5 and 6, using data to drive improvement and collaborating with classroom teachers, learning support staff and school leaders. The role focuses on strengthening Tier 1 instruction while coordinating targeted interventions.

You will oversee reading and spelling groupings, monitor progress, and contribute to wellbeing, inclusion and professional practice

Qualifications

• Experience leading literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Strong data-informed planning and progress monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff.
• Commitment to inclusive Catholic education and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Tier 2 and 3 literacy/numeracy interventions.
• Coordinate intervention timetables and groupings.
• Analyse achievement data and monitor student growth.
• Partner with teachers to strengthen Tier 1 instruction.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and behaviour plans.

Skills

Literacy intervention

Numeracy intervention

Data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative planning

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

At St Brigid's School, Healesville, we are a Christ-centred learning community committed to ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Guided by our vision of "Learning from the past, Challenging the present, Creating the future", we believe every student can succeed and deserves access to high-quality teaching and support that helps them thrive.

We are seeking an outstanding and experienced Senior Level Intervention Teacher to join our innovative teaching team in 2027. This leadership-focused teaching position is ideal for an accomplished educator with expertise in intervention, assessment, literacy and numeracy improvement, and using data to improve student outcomes.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, learning support staff and school leaders to strengthen Tier 1 instruction while coordinating and delivering targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions across a year level.

About the Role

The Senior Intervention Teacher plays a vital role in ensuring all students receive the support, challenge, and intervention required to succeed. Working across Year 5 and 6, the role combines direct teaching, intervention leadership, data analysis, wellbeing support, and collaborative planning.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Intervention

• Deliver evidence-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Support differentiated Tier 1 classroom instruction through flexible grouping, reteaching and targeted support.
• Oversee reading and spelling groupings and intervention timetables.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data.

Assessment and Data Leadership

• Conduct individual assessments and progress monitoring.
• Analyse achievement and growth data to identify learning needs and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Lead collaborative discussions regarding student learning and achievement.
• Maintain intervention records and support data-informed decision-making.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion

• Build positive relationships with students across the level.
• Support wellbeing initiatives, behaviour plans and re-entry processes.
• Assist with Check-In Check-Out (CICO) programs and targeted wellbeing supports.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported.

Collaboration and Professional Practice

• Partner with classroom teachers to strengthen instructional practice and student outcomes.
• Support NCCD processes, Personalised Learning Plans and student support meetings.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development and professional learning.
• Foster strong partnerships with families and external support agencies where appropriate.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• A thorough understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• The ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with students, families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations and contemporary child safeguarding practices within Catholic education.
• A commitment to inclusive practices that promote the participation and wellbeing of all students.
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Strong assessment, progress monitoring and data analysis skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a Professional Learning Team.

Why St Brigid's?

St Brigid's is a vibrant, welcoming Catholic school in the beautiful Yarra Valley. We are known for our strong community spirit, commitment to student wellbeing, collaborative culture and focus on continuous improvement. Our dedicated staff work together to create learning experiences that inspire students to flourish and enrich the world.

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive professional culture.
• Access to high-quality professional learning.
• Opportunities to lead intervention and improvement initiatives.
• Modern learning environments and extensive educational resources.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on student achievement and wellbeing.

Child Safety Commitment Statement

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment where students are safe, respected, valued and empowered. Every person associated with the school has a responsibility to understand and actively uphold the school's child safety policies and procedures.

For further information about our school, please visit the St Brigid's website.

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