Role Description/Criteria
St Thomas Primary School is seeking a leader grounded in deep moral purpose and a shared vision for evidence-informed practice to fulfill the role of Learning Leader. The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at the school, as a teacher. The role of Learning Leader is a two-year fixed term leadership position with the possibility of reappointment.
To support the next improvement cycle, St Thomas Primary School will introduce a Learning Leader in each learning community: Junior, Middle and Senior. This key leadership position is pivotal in driving an aligned and consistent approach operationally, in learning and wellbeing for a particular area within the school (F-2, 3-4, 5-6).
Working in partnership with the Principal and Deputy Principal, the Learning Leader will promote a culture of high expectations and inclusion, grounded in evidence-informed practice, whilst modelling professional standards with compassion, calmness and knowledge. Leading with heart and purpose, the Learning Leader will work in close collaboration with their teaching team (F-2, 3-4 or 5-6) to oversee year level organisation, learning and behaviour needs, faciliate planning, coach and mentor. Whilst this is predominately an 'out of class' role, the Learning Leader works alongside and directly with their teaching team and cohort of students - within the learning space.
Led by the Deputy Principal, the Learning Leaders form the school's Learning & Teaching Team. This team will work together to bring to fruition the school's strategic actions and motivate a united investment in excellence, equity and engagement.
A detailed summary of the role and responsibilities for the Learning Leader position, is attached.
St Thomas Primary School is deeply committed to child safety. It promotes a culture where the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children is paramount. All staff are required to uphold and implement the school's Child Safe policies and procedures. The school's Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available on the school's website.
St Thomas Primary School is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited. MACS is the employer of employees at St Thomas Primary School, Drysdale.
Application Instructions
Applications will include:
* a two-page cover letter, providing an overview of your professional experience, skills, attributes and response to the selection criteria, drawing on examples of your professional practice:
1. Your experience and knowledge in leading learning underpinned by evidence-informed practices
2. Your ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with staff, students and families
3. Your commitment to providing students and staff with a safe, predictable and respectful learning environment where high expectations, consistent behaviour norms and adopted school processes enable the full flourishing of all
- a current Curriculum Vitae including a record of professional learning undertaken over the past three years, three professional referees, two of which are your current and previous principal (if applicable)
- completed Application for Employment Form
Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, Ms Marie Monea, no later than 5:00pm Friday 3 October, 2025:
It is anticipated that interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place, in person, during the first three weeks of Term 4.
Application Procedure
Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, Ms Marie Monea, no later than 5:00pm Friday 3 October, 2025:
Applications will include a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, detailing a response to the published selection criteria, current Curriculum Vitae and completed Employment Application Form.
Details:
Address: 1-7 Peninsula Drive
Drysdale
Phone:
Website:
Principal: Ms Marie Monea
Enquiries:
Applications Close: 01/10/2025
Position: Position of Leadership
Type: Ongoing
Hours per Week: Full-time
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