<p>The successful applicant will have a passion for leadership and literacy and be responsible for targeted teaching and growth of teachers and students. They will work well in a team collaborating with the Learning Culture Leader and teach and instil in the students and staff, a love of literacy and learning.</p> <p>The successful applicant will have demonstrated leadership skills and a passion for learning, be familiar with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. As part of a team they will work towards improving learning outcomes for all students at St Mary's. A strong knowledge of Cognitive Science and the Science of Reading and an understanding of the MACS 2030 strategy and Vision for Instruction &nbsp;and Vision for Engagement is essential.</p> <p>The successful applicant will exercise the behaviours and dispositions of a highly effective leader i.e. be student centred,&nbsp; promote life-giving relationships, support evidence-informed improvement, believe in and pursue their own learning and growth and provide clarity and direction for staff, students and parents.</p> <p>St Mary'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 improvement through evidence based pedagogical practices, evidenced through research and data.</p> <p>2. Explanation of how to plan strategically for school improvement in Literacy, as documented in the MACS Vision for Instruction, the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the school’s implementation plan and Vision</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 lead 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'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 MACS Staff 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@smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au?subject=Literacy%20Leader%2FClassroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au</a></p>