Literacy Leader

Job Title: Literacy Leader

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled classroom practitioner with a passion for leadership and literacy to lead our school in embedding MACS Vision for Instruction to improve literacy outcomes for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous school improvement in the area of literacy, implement school improvement goals and inspire in our students a love of reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Develop, model, implement and monitor whole school literacy learning grounded in the Science of Learning and aligned with the English Curriculum 2.0
• Collaborate with and support teachers in the design, implementation and assessment of an effective literacy program that is informed by data and meets the needs of all students
• Lead and promote staff professional learning opportunities including leading regular literacy PLCs, coaching and mentoring
• Undertake professional learning in order to be informed with best practice and latest curriculum initiatives including the Science of Reading and Writing
• Maintain, collate, analyse and communicate assessment data to drive student improvement in literacy
• Liaise with the Learning & Teaching Leader to strategically maintain literacy resources
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Curriculum Team to support and develop consistency through all learning and teaching practices
• Liaise with the Literacy Intervention teacher and Learning Diversity Leader to identify students requiring literacy intervention in line with the Intervention Policy
• Have an applied knowledge of the EAL Curriculum to support staff in engagement and implementation
• Be an active member of the Leadership Team by enacting the Educational Vision and Philosophy of our school and taking on responsibilities that contribute to the smooth running of our school

Requirements:

• VIT registration
• Accreditation to teach in Catholic School and/or committed to providing a Catholic education for all students
• Committed to upholding the SMCM Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
• Experience with evidence-based literacy instruction, particularly in alignment with the Science of Learning and MACS Vision for Instruction
• Post graduate qualifications or a commitment to a postgraduate qualification in the next 2 years.
• Dedicated to catering for the individual needs of students in a school wide positive behaviour for learning environment
• Committed to building authentic relationships with all staff, children and families
• Willing to work collaboratively with others in a flexible learning environment
• Proven communication, organisational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a spirit of collegiality within a team
• Demonstrate capacity to lead and manage in ways that values and upholds high expectations of staff and students and that promote learning, growth and success
• Demonstrate ability to reflect on one's own practise and commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth in the areas of education and leadership
• Proven commitment to our Catholic Tradition and Community & Family Engagement.