Director of Junior Learning

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.

At the College, students are supported to recognise their strengths, embrace lifelong learning, and flourish as individuals. Our staff help 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 build 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 at Marist-Sion College. This role focuses on creating engaging and challenging learning experiences, strengthening literacy and numeracy outcomes, and ensuring every student is supported 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 that reflect the Victorian Curriculum. The position builds staff capacity through collaboration and mentoring, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and 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. A full-time ongoing teacher contract is offered with this appointment. The Position of Leadership (POL 4) is offered as a three-year tenure.

Our benefits include:

- $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

- 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:

1. Response to the College Leadership Statement:

- How does it align with your personal leadership philosophy?

- How does it align with your personal leadership aspirations?

2. Response to the College Strategic Priorities - focusing on the strategic pillars(s) relevant to the role you are applying for.

- 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 withinthe team you lead and across the College?

3. Resume and three Referees (with at least one referee being in the Principal class)

Applications close: Monday 3 November 2025 at 10.00am

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

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, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and 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 required to provide a current VIT registration.

27 October 2025 Warragul Victoria, Australia $79,589 - $118,063 plus $13,019 (POL 4) Full Time Education & Training Teaching - Secondary

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