Learning & Teaching Leader (P-6 Literacy) POL-3

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Caroline (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools seeks a Literacy Leader to strengthen evidence-informed literacy practice, build teacher confidence and ensure consistent literacy instruction across the school. The role involves collaboration with the leadership team, planning teacher development and leading literacy initiatives school-wide.

The position is full-time and part of the school leadership, focusing on whole-school literacy outcomes and ongoing professional growth for staff within a Catholic

Qualifications

• Must have accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School.
• Commitment to MACS and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
• Three referees listed

Responsibilities

• Lead literacy improvement across the school in collaboration with the Leadership Team.
• Plan and support classroom pedagogy to embed high-quality literacy practices across the school.

Skills

Relational leadership

Literacy expertise

Evidence-informed practice

Collaborative leadership

Education

Teaching accreditation in Religious Education

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

As we appoint our next Positions of Leadership, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled relational leader who is committed to improving literacy outcomes by strengthening evidence-informed practice, teacher confidence and capability, and consistency of literacy instruction across the school.The Literacy Leader combines strong literacy knowledge with exceptional relational leadership.The Literacy Leader works collaboratively with other leaders to ensure literacy improvement contributes to the school's broader strategic priorities. The Literacy Leader grows the expertise, confidence and independence of teachers so that high-quality literacy practice becomes embedded across the school.This is an important academic and leadership role within the broader leadership team. The full-time allocation enables the leader to facilitate teacher planning, support classroom pedagogy and lead literacy throughout the school. The contract is an ongoing teaching position with a (POL 3 for a 3-year contract). We are seeking a candidate who builds and demonstrates the following:

• Psychological safety
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Ability to build staff capability
• Ability to receive and act on feedback
• Collaborative leadership
• Alignment with Principal and Leadership Team direction
• Whole-school thinking
• Professional integrity and confidentiality
• Commitment to student outcomes and full flourishing of all

Selection Criteria Attached

Please see the role description for further details.

Applicants must have (or be undertaking) accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School and have a commitment to the MACS and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Applicants must have three referees listed.

For experienced teachers, your current principal will be contacted, so please ensure that they are aware of your application.

Please find attached:

• MACS Code of Conduct
• Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Literacy Leader Role Description
• Literacy Leader Selection Criteria