<p><strong>Commencing January 2027&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Lead learning. Develop educators. Drive excellence.</strong></p> <p>Victory Lutheran College is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Primary School as <strong>Director of Learning – Primary</strong>.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader who is passionate about teaching excellence, curriculum innovation and building the capacity of others.&nbsp;Working closely with the Head of Primary and College Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and instructional leadership across the Primary School, driving high-quality teaching, evidence-informed practice and improved student outcomes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position Details</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fixed-term leadership appointment (2027-2029) with a protected ongoing 1.0 FTE teaching position.&nbsp;</li> <li>0.7 FTE leadership allocation and 0.3 FTE teaching allocation.</li> <li>Position of Responsibility: Category D, Level 2.&nbsp;</li> <li>Leadership allowance commensurate with experience and expertise.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Director of Learning – Primary</strong> provides strategic and instructional leadership for teaching and learning across the Primary School. Leading curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and professional learning, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality learning experiences for every student.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic leadership for teaching and learning across the Primary School.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead curriculum implementation, review and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Drive excellence in assessment, moderation, reporting and data-informed practice.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support teachers through coaching, mentoring and targeted professional learning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Promote evidence-based teaching practices and instructional excellence.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead NAPLAN administration and support the analysis of student achievement data.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work collaboratively with wellbeing, learning enhancement and secondary leaders to support student success and seamless transitions.</li> <li>Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement and workforce development initiatives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Model the Christian values and ethos of the College.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p>You are an educational leader who:</p> <ul> <li>Is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning.</li> <li>Demonstrates strong curriculum and instructional leadership experience.</li> <li>Has a proven ability to coach, mentor and build the capacity of others.</li> <li>Uses data and evidence to inform decision-making and school improvement.</li> <li>Builds positive and collaborative relationships with staff, students and families.</li> <li>Is committed to innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth.</li> <li>Supports the Christian ethos and values of Victory Lutheran College.</li> </ul> <p>Appropriate qualifications and <strong>current VIT registration</strong> (or the ability to obtain it) are required.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>At Victory, we invest in our people because we know thriving staff lead to thriving students.</p> <p>We offer:</p> <ul> <li>Highly competitive remuneration&nbsp;and conditions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Reduced face-to-face teaching loads.</li> <li>A supportive and collaborative culture.</li> <li>Extensive wellbeing and professional support.</li> <li>Leadership development opportunities.</li> <li>Structured induction and mentoring.</li> <li>Learning Enhancement support within classrooms.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program.</li> <li>Fitness Passport access.</li> <li>Staff tuition fee discounts.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Child Safety and Requirements</strong></p> <p>Victory Lutheran College is committed to being a <strong>Child Safe organisation</strong>. All staff are required to adhere to the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and policies.</p> <p>The successful applicant will be required to hold:</p> <ul> <li>Current VIT registration or Victorian Employee Working with Children Check</li> <li>First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or a willingness to obtain these)</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>VICTORY IS A CHILD SAFE COMMUNITY</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Statement of Faith</strong></p> <p>Victory Lutheran College is a Lutheran school and offers a Lutheran education to all, regardless of background. The College recognises that each person is uniquely positioned to be a blessing in the lives of others, and that leaders have particular influence over those that they are entrusted to lead. All Staff are expected to model and promote a life lived in accordance with the College’s Lutheran faith, in word and action.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>