The Director of Schools invites applications for the position of Education Officer – Literacy K-12, permanent, full-time, commencing in February 2019. This position requires a person with significant expertise in curriculum and pedagogy, with a particular focus on K-6 literacy. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly accomplished practitioner to work collaboratively to contribute to system-wide, evidence-based practice that leads directly to school improvement. **Key Accountabilities** The key accountabilities of this role are to: • Provide strategic support and advice to school leadership teams and instructional leaders on evidence-based approaches to literacy • Provide expert and practical support for leaders and teachers as they work toward school improvement goals and targets related to literacy (including assessment) • Support school leaders in analysing a range of data to clarify teaching and learning needs, in order to work toward continual school improvement. **Essential Criteria** The above position requires a successful applicant with: • Clear understanding of, and a personal commitment to, contemporary Catholic education • Expertise in Literacy K-6, ideally with leadership experience in this area • Demonstrated ability to use a range of data to support a focus on school improvement • Ability to collaboratively design effective and powerful professional learning experiences, aimed at continual improvement in teaching practice in K-6 Literacy • Understanding of contemporary Information, Communication and Learning Technologies and their relevance for quality teaching and learning • Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a K-12 team. **Application close 6 August 2018** To apply for this vacancy email HR for an application form and provide a cover letter addressing the essential skills and experience for the role and an up to date resume to hr@dbb.catholic.edu.au Further information about teaching in the Diocese can be found on our website: www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au Human Resources - Recruitment and Selection Catholic Schools Office - Diocese Of Broken Bay P O Box 967 Pennant Hills New South Wales 2120 Phone: 02 9847 0000 hr@dbb.catholic.edu.au http://www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au/