Instructional Leader – Teaching & Learning (Vic Curriculum) – (Geelong)

Job Description

Instructional Leader – Teaching & Learning (Vic Curriculum) – (Geelong) Type: Fixed Term Role: Position of Leadership Hours: Full-time Closes: 10-03-2025 About the role Saints College, Geelong is seeking an experienced Instructional Leader – Teaching & Learning (Vic Curriculum) to join their school community. Since 2012, Saints College has led the way in radically inclusive education, supporting students with diverse challenges. We are an inclusive school for 12–25-year-olds seeking an alternative to mainstream education. Our environment celebrates all abilities and backgrounds, providing transformative learning experiences catering to individual needs. The young people we serve often face significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal, or familial challenges, which demand unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation by Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices. The Role: We are looking for a full-time Instructional Leader – Teaching & Learning (Vic Curriculum) to join our team at Saints College, Geelong. This role is supported by the Program Director – Teaching and Learning at Saints College and will require an instructional leadership and coaching approach to bring about growth for teachers. They will model and observe classroom practice to support reflection and conversation about practice leading to professional growth and the full flourishing of every young person enrolled. This position will contribute to improving quality teaching, learning, and support across the campus in a manner consistent with the strategic plan, vision, mission, and values of Saints College. You will be employed as an ongoing Teacher, with a Position of Leadership (POL) allowance for a 3-year fixed term period, commencing in Term 2 2025, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022. You will need: Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal, and Honesty. Tertiary qualifications in Education. Hold a current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration. Hold appropriate Australian Working Rights. Have outstanding classroom teaching skills and the capacity to support colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning. Current knowledge of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), the Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), and Victorian Curriculum requirements regarding assessment and reporting. Understanding of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 would be an advantage. Upper primary and middle school experience and leadership is welcomed. The ability to inspire and engage young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. To Apply: Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Employment Opportunities at . Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now function on our careers page and must include: A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them; A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills; Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment; if this is a school, it needs to be the principal. Applications should be addressed to Mark Kennedy, Campus Principal.Applications close: Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 8am For further information contact Mark Kennedy, Campus Principal on 0436 098 745. Applications will be considered as they are received. Saints College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and is recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information. Saints College is a child safe environment. Saints College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | StJosephs.vic.edu.au Address: 385 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, 3051 #J-18808-Ljbffr