Differentiation Leader

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Leaders for the role of Differentiation Leader (Position of Leadership POL 3).

Commencing in Term 2, the successful applicants will hold the position for the remainder of the 2025 school year. Reporting to the Deputy Principal Inclusive Practices, this leadership role is integral to supporting differentiated learning across the College.

We are seeking to appoint two leaders, with one position based at each of our campuses in Point Cook and Altona North.

Emmanuel College is vastly increasing in student numbers.  We are a two campus College, our St Paul’s single sex boys Campus located in Altona North and our co-educational campus located in Point Cook.  We are seeking suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team. 

Emmanuel College is an integral part of the faith community of Laverton.  Emmanuel College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at Emmanuel College.

All applications must include the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the 5 Key Selection Criteria (no longer than 2 pages)
• An up-to-date resume, including details of qualifications, prior experience and referees
• Completed Application Form 

The Position Description and Key Selection Criteria are available on our website.

Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm on Saturday 26 April 2025. Interviews and offers may be conducted before the closing date.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:  

• A commitment to Catholic, Marianist education.  
• A commitment to the College’s Child Safety Policy, always upholding the College’s statement of commitment to child safety.  
• Proven success as a teacher.  
• A sound grasp of current educational thought and practice.  
• Demonstrated competence in the use of ICT in an educational setting.  
• Excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills.  
• A sound understanding of the relevant compliance regulations.  
• An ability to work collaboratively with fellow teachers and support staff.  

Skills/Experience required:

• A qualified primary and/or secondary teacher, competent in differentiating Numeracy and Literacy across core subjects)
• A commitment to Catholic education.
• A commitment to MACs Flourishing Learners and Vision for Instruction.
• Demonstrated experience in applying differentiated instruction in a classroom setting.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education, learning adjustments, modifications and extension strategies.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and support colleagues in professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse student data to inform teaching strategies and interventions.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.

 Special Requirements:

• Emmanuel College promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.
• The successful applicant will hold the Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred.

About our school:

Operating within a Catholic ethos based on Gospel values, Emmanuel College believes that all students can learn when given a safe and caring environment, as expressed through its Marianist tradition. 

This Marianist culture seeks to produce students capable of having a positive impact on the world and never loses sight of catering for whole student development, for which its teaching community is collectively responsible. All staff are part of a collaborative culture, whereby individual and collective responsibility is taken for the growth of the whole student. 

Demonstrating a commitment to continual improvement by modelling the behaviour of lifelong learners, Emmanuel staff provide contemporary learning and teaching that is student-centred, and evidence based.  School staff will prepare students for a global and rapidly changing world by inspiring a desire to learn and improving their capacity to think critically, while developing and employing twenty-first-century skills, all of which are important dimensions of this school climate. 

The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Emmanuel College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students.