Learning & Teaching Leader (P-6 Literacy) POL-3

St George Preca School · Caroline Springs, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

5 October 2026

16 days remaining

Posted 18 Sep 2026

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About St George Preca School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

69.1

45.1 teaching · 24 non-teaching

Students per teacher

16.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

728

Language other than English

64%

Girls vs boys

368 girls · 360 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

As we appoint our next Positions of Leadership, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled relational leader who is committed to improving literacy outcomes by strengthening evidence-informed practice, teacher confidence and capability, and consistency of literacy instruction across the school.

The Literacy Leader combines strong literacy knowledge with exceptional relational leadership.

The Literacy Leader works collaboratively with other leaders to ensure literacy improvement contributes to the school's broader strategic priorities. The Literacy Leader grows the expertise, confidence and independence of teachers so that high-quality literacy practice becomes embedded across the school.

This is an important academic and leadership role within the broader leadership team. The full-time allocation enables the leader to facilitate teacher planning, support classroom pedagogy and lead literacy throughout the school. The contract is an ongoing teaching position with a (POL 3 for a 3-year contract). 

We are seeking a candidate who builds and demonstrates the following:

  1. Psychological safety
  2. Exceptional interpersonal skills
  3. Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
  4. Ability to build staff capability
  5. Ability to receive and act on feedback
  6. Collaborative leadership
  7. Alignment with Principal and Leadership Team direction
  8. Whole-school thinking
  9. Professional integrity and confidentiality
  10. Commitment to student outcomes and full flourishing of all

Selection Criteria Attached

Please see the role description for further details.

Applications are currently open and close on Monday, October 5, 2026…

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