<p>St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead&nbsp;is seeking a permanent full time Leader of Learning&nbsp;Visual Art/Drama&nbsp;to join the team in January 2027<br><br> St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters.<br> It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community.<br> It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people.<br> A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/ETq4E4ODwoBGqy1p-Hwma14BbFXclqeEsxDL7LDSqSefPw?e=hb8PZb"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></a><br><br> Leaders of Learning work in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning principles. Within their faculty they will:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>ensure the highest standards of teaching practice<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>lead and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>have deep understanding and expertise in KLA curriculum requirements<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>