<p>St Mary’s School in Geelong is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and passionate educator to fulfil the role of F-2 Learning Leader and Enhancement Teacher. This is a fixed term position for 2025, with the possibility of further employment. The position is .8 or 1.00 FTE (Negotiable)</p> <p><strong>Due to the timing of this appointment, the successful candidate's&nbsp;start date is to be negotiated with relevant stakeholders.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Mary’s School has an embedded evidence-informed, explicit instruction approach that is delivered within a coherent, knowledge-rich learning and teaching program.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant will be:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a calm and collaborative school leader who has the capacity to nurture the strong community bond between staff, students and families</li> <li>knowledgeable, aligned and experienced in implementing the MACS Vision for Instruction Position Statement</li> <li>able to deliver and support aligned, high quality, evidence-informed learning and teaching practices from Foundation to Year 2</li> <li>able to collaborate effectively within the Learning and Teaching Team, with the&nbsp; Learning Diversity Leader and teachers to identify students requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention.</li> <li>an approachable, visible and collaborative leader who demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of staff, students and their families</li> </ul> <p><strong>The successful applicant will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>evidence of leading and modelling instructional leadership through exemplary curriculum knowledge</li> <li>evidence of teaching experience using evidence based, explicit instruction programs</li> <li>a deep understanding and passion for improving student outcomes</li> <li>communication and interpersonal skills with the aptitude to build and nurture relationships and engage staff, students and their families</li> <li>have the ability to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and high expectations across the school&nbsp;</li> <li>experience in developing and maintaining timetables for Learning Support Officers and teachers, ensuring appropriate scheduling and resource allocation.</li> <li>ability to work collaboratively with teachers to identify specific, measurable goals aimed at improving individual and small group instruction, content knowledge, and behaviour management strategies.</li> <li>proficiency in using data to assess, monitor, and track student performance, applying insights to inform and refine intervention programs.</li> <li>experience in modelling, co-teaching, observing, and providing timely and constructive feedback to foster best practices in teaching and learning.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>a strong commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of Catholic schools</li> <li>accreditation to teach Religious Education</li> <li>full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching</li> <li>the appropriate qualifications</li> </ul> <p>St Mary's School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. All employees will be required to have a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p> <p>Salary in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement and available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cecv.catholic.edu.au./" rel="nofollow">www.cecv.catholic.edu.au.</a></p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Read the St Mary's School Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct on the <a href="http://www.smgeelong.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">school's website</a>.</p> <p>Provide the following documentation addressed to Mrs Annice Lappin (Principal) via email: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au?subject=F-2%20Learning%20Leader%20%2F%20Enhancement%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=F-2%20Learning%20Leader%20%2F%20Enhancement%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au?subject=F-2%20Learning%20Leader%20%2F%20Enhancement%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <ol> <li>cover letter</li> <li>completed 'Application For Employment' form</li> <li>up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of 3 referees</li> <li>response to key selection criteria</li> </ol> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ol> <li>Your knowledge and experience in leading high-quality, evidence-informed learning and teaching practices and the programs you have used</li> <li>Your experience in analysing data to assess, monitor and track student performance</li> <li>Your ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and as part of a team</li> <li>Your strength in fostering a child safe culture where the dignity and unconditional, positive regard for all is upheld</li> </ol> <p><strong>Applications close on 25 April 2025.</strong></p>