Literacy Coach

St Mary's School - Greensborough

GREENSBOROUGH, VIC 


Primary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English , Literacy

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 14 October 2024


St Mary's Greensborough is seeking an enthusiastic Literacy Coach with understanding of the Vision for Instruction and Cognitive Sciences. The successful applicant will work within a team environment supporting teachers to build their pedagogical understanding of Literacy teaching and learning. The Literacy Coach appointment commences Term 1 2025. St Mary’s has zero tolerance for child abuse.

<p>The successful applicant will have a passion for literacy and be responsible for targeted teaching and growth of teachers and students. They will work well in a team and teach and instill in the students and staff, a love of literacy and learning.</p><p>The successful applicant will be a skilled classroom practitioner with a passion for Literacy, familiar with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, who is able to collaborate with the Literacy Leader and Learning Culture Leader as part of a team working towards improving learning outcomes for all students at St Mary&#39;s. An enthusiasm for teaching and an understanding of the MACS 2030 strategy and Vision for Instruction is essential.<br /><br />St Mary&#39;s Greensborough Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p><p><u>Selection Criteria:</u></p><p>1. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Literacy education, including the use of data and current pedagogical practices.</p><p>2. Capacity to translate a broad and contemporary knowledge of Literacy intervention into learning programs.</p><p>3. Developed organisational and time management skills with an ability to work independently and as a team.</p><p>4. Demonstrated capacity to coach and manage in ways that values and upholds high expectations of staff and students and that promote learning, growth and success.</p><p>5. Demonstrated ability to reflect on one&#39;s own practise and commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth in the areas of education, leadership and Literacy.</p><p><u>Special Requirements</u></p><p>The successful applicant should:</p><p>-have accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (is desirable).</p><p>-be committed to child safety, to maintaining best practices to ensure this and to ongoing evaluation of these practices</p><p>-have read and be committed to maintaining the standards as set out in our St Mary&#39;s Code of Conduct </p><p>-have read, and be aware of, the attached role description and Application for Employment</p><p>-after having completed the Application for Employment listing three referees include, where applicable your current and previous Principals</p><p>-hold a current VIT registration</p><p>email your application and cover letter to the Principal, Marisa Matthys <a href="mailto:principal&#64;smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au</a> </p>

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<p>Please provide a cover letter and  resumé to the Principal outlining your experience and understanding of cognitive science and the vision for instruction.</p>

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