Head of Vocational Major

**Role Description/Criteria**

The Head of Learning (Vocational Major) works in collaboration with the Director of Learning to foster a learning environment that aligns with the Ignatian educational philosophy while promoting pedagogical excellence, high-quality teaching and learning, and continuous improvement across the College.

**Essential Key Selection Criteria**:
1. A thorough understanding of VCAA requirements relating to the Vocational Major program, with demonstrated experience in its implementation.
2. Demonstrated instructional leadership, with the capacity to foster a positive and high-achieving learning environment that promotes best practice and excellence in student outcomes.
3. Knowledge of contemporary educational practices, frameworks, and policies that support effective student learning and engagement.
4. Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide support and guidance, build rapport, and develop strong relationships across all levels of the College and with external stakeholders.
5. A strong commitment to ongoing professional learning, reflective practice, and personal growth
6. Committed to the Jesuit charism and Ignatian values, promoting holistic student formation through faith, service, and excellence in a Catholic learning community
7. Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

**Employment**: Ongoing. Full-time, three-year fixed-term appointment as Head of Vocational Major with an ongoing teaching position. The leadership role will be reviewed at the conclusion of the term, with potential for reappointment.
**Commencement Date**: 27th January 2026.

**Child Protection**

**Application Procedure**:

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work at Saint Ignatius College Geelong.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of three professional referees. Please note that referees will only be contacted following the completion of the interview stage.
- A completed copy of the Saint Ignatius College Geelong Application for Employment form

**Details**:
**Address**:27 Peninsula Drive
Drysdale

**Phone**:5251 1136

**Principal**:Mr Michael Exton

**Applications Close**:25/08/2025

**Position**: Teaching

**Type**:Ongoing

**Hours per Week**:Full-time

SICG Application for Employment (1).pdf 2025 Head of Vocational Major Role Description Template (External).docx (1).pdf