<p>St. Raphael&#39;s Catholic Primary School offers coherent, evidence-based learning approaches and a knowledge-rich curriculum to inspire learners.</p><p>This is an ongoing full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025. The role comprises a Classroom Teacher (0.6) and a POL Literacy Leader (0.4) position. </p><p>We seek enthusiastic, self-motivated, dedicated, and committed applicants who possess the skills and abilities to promote learning excellence for all, embrace a collaborative approach to learning and teaching, and demonstrate a commitment to the ongoing development of our learning community. Our school prides itself on collaboration and collegiality between staff and team members. The successful applicant must be prepared to work daily in shared flexible learning spaces and willing to engage with MACS&#39; Vision for Instruction.</p><p>Our school&#39;s Gospel values of Trust, Honesty, Acceptance, and Hope underpin our everyday interactions with all children, parents, and staff members in our school community. Applicants must be prepared to support the school&#39;s Catholic ethos and values.</p><p>St Raphael&#39;s school community is committed to the safety, well-being and protection of all children in our care.</p><p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will:</p><ul><li>Demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and well-being of children, in accordance with our Child Safe Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct (which can be accessed via our school website).</li><li>Lead literacy professional learning in line with MACS Vision for Instruction.</li><li>Plan with teachers, empowering them to develop literacy instruction that aligns with the Science of Learning. </li><li>Familiarisation with ‘Little Learners Love Literacy’ explicit phonics approach, Literature Study Years 3-6, and OCHRE Education Resources</li><li>Build positive relationships and assist in creating learning environments where all are valued, engaged and challenged.</li><li>Demonstrate effective communication and organisational skills and the ability to plan collaboratively and be flexible, proactive, and resourceful.</li><li>Develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents and colleagues.</li><li>Demonstrate active participation in activities that help progress our School Improvement Plan.</li><li>Other requirements are available in our Staff Handbook, which is provided at the beginning of each school year.</li><li>Applicants must have a recognised teaching qualification and additional qualifications in the Literacy field (or be currently completing qualifications).</li><li>Have or be working towards, accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.</li><li><p>Hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.</p><p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p></li><li>Submit a Covering Letter and your Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for three current referees, to the Principal via email.</li></ul>