Literacy Leader/Classroom Teacher

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.

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  and Vision for Engagement is essential.

The successful applicant will exercise the behaviours and dispositions of a highly effective leader i.e. be student centred,  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.

St Mary's Greensborough Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Literacy improvement through evidence based pedagogical practices, evidenced through research and data.

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

3. Developed organisational and time management skill…