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Role Description/Criteria

The role of the Literacy Leader will be to lead the staff in a process of strategic improvement for the purpose of ongoing improved student outcomes in the three English modes of: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The Literacy Leader role at Cana Catholic School is integral to the effectiveness of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Vision for Instruction and Vision of Engagement, and the successful applicant will work in collaboration with the School Leadership Team to demonstrate a high level of understanding of appropriate content knowledge and pedagogy in this area.

The Literacy Leader will demonstrate compliance in relation to Cana Catholic School’s Child Safety Standards in accordance with the Victorian Government’s Ministerial Order No 870.  

Applicants should:

• Be committed to the values and ethos of Catholic education.
• Have relevant teaching and leadership experience with a demonstrated capacity to initiate growth in learning and teaching, to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrate high levels of experience and an ability to foster and develop professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Have strong collaborative skills to transform teams and drive change in the school.
• Have effective organisational, planning and resource management skills to support the education programs of the school.
• Be flexible and adaptable to leading and managing change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a love of learning and be committed to personal and professional growth.
• Have good knowledge of the NCCD model, and work collaboratively with the Learning Diversity Leader to support teachers to make adjustments for students, and gather evidence as required. 
• Possess valid VIT Registration and accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School.

Please see the attached role description for further specific details about the position.

Postgraduate study relevant to the role is advantageous. 

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply via Teachers on Net and submit:

- A cover letter of no more than 2-3 pages addressed to the Principal, Alison Bretag which outlines your experience and responses to the criteria in the role description (see attached)

- A current curriculum vitae which lists the contact details of 2-3 of your most recent referees who can support your application.