<p>The successful applicant will be an engaging educational leader who demonstrates a deep commitment to Catholic Education and a passion for fostering a culture in which students, staff and families flourish.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Developing the capacities of others, individually and in teams, to strive for excellence in instruction and engagement.</li> <li>Driving strategic improvement initiatives aligned with the School Improvement Plan and Annual Action Plan.</li> <li>Promoting high-quality learning and teaching, with a strong emphasis on explicit and direct instruction.</li> <li>Building strong partnerships with staff, students, families and the wider community.</li> <li>Contributing to a positive, inclusive and collaborative school culture.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The successful applicant will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>have a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience and be a highly competent, demonstrably successful educator with a vision for high-quality instruction</li> <li>have a demonstrated capacity to initiate growth, coach teachers, lead change, and have knowledge of and practical application of MACS Vision for Engagement and MACS Vision for Instruction</li> <li>be able to build trusting relationships, empower colleagues, and create a psychologically safe culture of reflective feedback</li> <li>be organised, resilient, and have an innovative approach to leading sustainable school improvement</li> <li>have a demonstrated commitment to the Catholic mission, values, and ethos of the school community</li> <li>strictly adhere to Child Safe Standards, child protection policies, and professional codes of conduct.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications must include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining:&nbsp; <ul> <li>the leadership roles you have held and the ways you have influenced whole-school improvement and innovation</li> <li>your strengths, passions and drivers in learning and teaching, including how you use evidence to shape practice</li> <li>the leadership qualities, mindsets and capabilities you would bring to our team and how they position you to thrive in this role</li> </ul></li> <li>a current Curriculum Vitae&nbsp;</li> <li>Certified evidence of Victorian Institute of Teaching registration</li> <li>Certified evidence of academic qualifications – inclusive of tertiary qualifications, and accreditation to teach and lead Religious Education in a Catholic School.</li> </ul> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring school leader to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing growth and mission of St Andrew’s Primary School.</p>