Director of Junior Learning

Overview

Full Time Teacher – Ongoing position of Leadership Level 4 (3 Year Tenure). Commencing January 2026.

About our College

Marist-Sion College provides a quality education in the Catholic tradition for the young people of Warragul and surrounding districts. Situated on one campus of 46 acres catering for 1146 students, a hallmark of the College is the way students, staff and parents work together to promote excellence in learning. The College supports students to recognise their strengths, embrace lifelong learning, and flourish as individuals, with staff helping to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is known, valued, and connected.

Marist-Sion College seeks Leaders who:

- Are visionary and inspire a learning culture of high expectations.
- Build a team-based culture that is self-reflective and fosters positive relationships with others.
- Adopt an evidence-based approach, supporting targeted professional learning and monitoring progress in school improvement.
- Create a sustainable future by working with data to change, adapt and grow.

About the Role

The Director of Junior Learning leads the vision and direction of learning in the junior years, focusing on engaging and challenging learning experiences, strengthening literacy and numeracy outcomes, and supporting every student to grow as a confident and capable learner.

Working in partnership with Learning Leaders, teachers, and families, the Director drives evidence-based teaching, effective use of data, and innovative curriculum approaches aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. The role builds staff capacity through collaboration and mentoring, fostering a safe, inclusive, high-expectations culture where students are known, valued, and able to thrive.

The successful applicant will be a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. This is a full-time ongoing teacher contract with a three-year Position of Leadership (POL 4) tenure.

Our Benefits

- Salary: $79,589 - $118,063 + $13,019 (POL 4) + 12% super + salary packaging + 17.5% leave loading
- Outstanding Catholic faith-based curriculum
- A warm and welcoming community
- A strong team-based culture
- Dedicated support from College leadership
- Professional Learning Hub
- Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)
- Annual salary incremental progression
- Generous salary allowances
- Flexible leave day
- Sponsored study
- Time in lieu
- Access to the latest IT and resources in each classroom
- Urban/regional modern school with onsite parking and close to public transport
- Social events to foster community among staff and families

How to Apply

Please submit the following via the link provided:

- Response to the College Leadership Statement: How does it align with your personal leadership philosophy? How does it align with your personal leadership aspirations?
- Response to the College Strategic Priorities — focusing on the strategic pillars relevant to the role: How would you activate leadership within the team you lead? Provide evidence of how you have positively impacted student learning outcomes and school improvement. How would you activate a culture of professional learning and development within the team you lead and across the College?
- Resume and three referees (at least one referee in the Principal class)

Applications close: Friday 10 October 2025 at 10.00am.

SEEK applicants please apply via our College website. Our current opportunities are located under Employment.

For inquiries please contact 03 5623 5944 or email jobs@mscw.vic.edu.au.

College website: mscw.vic.edu.au

Safety and compliance: Marist-Sion College is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, and the Mandatory Reporting Policy, and to be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children. The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks, and must provide current VIT registration.

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