<p>St Francis of Assisi Primary School is a learner focussed and empowering community ensuring all students flourish and reach their full potential. We are seeking a passionate Literacy Instructional Leader to join our growing school as we continue to implement a low variance, evidence based structured literacy approach across our school.</p><ul><li><strong>Ongoing teacher role with a two year fixed term Position of Leadership (POL 2)&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Literacy Instructional Leader role is a 0.6 position</strong></li><li><strong>If the successful applicant is seeking 0.8 or 1.0 time fraction employment, additional days of classroom teaching may be negotiated.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>St Francis of Assisi Primary School</strong> promotes the development of positive relationships; mutual respect; an understanding of individual and communal rights and responsibilities, which promote inclusiveness and acceptance of individual difference. We are inspired daily by the life of St Francis of Assisi and guided by the four pillars of our Education Philosophy:&nbsp;</p><p>Our school is a joy filled learning environment. The joy of learning comes from the experience of belonging and success, where each child is at the centre of the learning.&nbsp;</p><p>Collaboration is fostered by engaging in solution-focussed dialogue where all members of our community have a voice, feel valued and think innovatively. A focus on problem solving, flexible thinking, critical reflection and skill acquisition is key to the collaborative learning process.&nbsp;</p><p>Relationship between students, staff, families and Parish is at the heart of our school. We value and respect diversity and together use our strengths to be a welcoming and supportive community.&nbsp;</p><p>Contemporary at St Francis of Assisi means providing globally connected, engaging and adaptive learning environments. Our learners make meaning, explore and challenge their thinking in ways, which engender resilience and builds capacity.&nbsp;</p><p> The pillars in the Education Philosophy are brought to life by the constant support and encouragement of our dedicated and skilled Teachers and Learning Support Officers. Our students swiftly develop skills and learn to express themselves, as they find a safe and loving place to belong at St Francis.&nbsp;</p><p>Children will learn the importance and wonder of faith and prayer as they participate in the whole-school masses and liturgies, as well as daily class prayer.&nbsp;They learn to walk in the footstep of St Francis of Assisi as they care for one another and the environment.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)</strong></p><p>CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating&nbsp;19,750 students in large regional&nbsp;centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is&nbsp;a speciality.</p><p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety</strong></p><p>CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.</p><p><i><strong>Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume (including 3 current referees) and a document addressing the following questions:</strong></i></p><ul><li>In line with the schools <a href="https://sfwodonga.catholic.edu.au/download/St_Francis_of_Assisi-NSIT-Final-Report.pdf">NSIT report</a>, <a href="https://sfwodonga.catholic.edu.au/download/downloads/School-Improvement-Plan-1.pdf">strategic plan</a> and relevant role description how do you see the role of Instructional Leader - (e.g. Literacy) propelling the school into its next phase of improvement.​</li><li>What skills do you have that will be the key skills and dispositions for an effective Instructional Leader?​</li><li>How will you ensure the school priorities and directions in literacy or mathematics are fully supported and implemented school wide in the set timeframes?​</li><li>What might accountability look like in this role?</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Applications close on 10th September, 5pm</strong></p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/492568/literacy-instructional-leader">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>