<p>Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School, Point Cook is seeking applications for a dynamic and experienced Leader of Learning and Teaching: Literacy P-6. The successful applicant is offered a full-time, ongoing teaching position. All Leader of Learning and Teaching positions are linked to the school Improvement Plan. </p><p>The current Lumen Christi School Improvement plan (2017-2021) will be reviewed in 2021 and it is envisaged that the successful Leader of Learning &amp; Teaching:P-6 will use the 2021 school year to familiarised themselves with the Literacy Action plan, assist in its review and work with the review Team to help plan and develop the direction of the next School improvement plan (2022-2025), with particular emphasis on the learning area of Literacy. </p><p>The role of Leader of Learning and Teaching: Literacy P-6 is to plan strategically for continual school improvement in Literacy. The Leader of Learning and Teaching: Literacy P-6 will lead the school’s implementation of the P–6 Literacy approach, in collaboration with their teacher teams to enable substantial improvement in Literacy teaching and student Literacy growth. </p><p>The successful applicant will be a skilled classroom practitioner, familiar with the Victorian Curriculum, who is able to collaborate with others as part of a team, working towards improving learning outcomes for all students in their care. A passion for teaching and an understanding of learning in a contemporary environment is essential. </p><p><b>Key Objectives: </b></p><p>Work with the School Leadership Team to develop measurable school improvement goals in Literacy. </p><p>Increase student achievement and engagement in Literacy. </p><p>Collaborate with teaching staff to design, develop and implement High Impact Teaching Strategies in contemporary Literacy practices in keeping with the School Improvement Plan. </p><p> </p><p>Role within Leadership Team: The Leader of Learning and Teaching: Literacy P-6 will report to the Principal. Both the Leader of Learning and Teaching: Literacy P-6 and Leader of Learning and Teaching: Numeracy P-6 key curriculum leadership roles will collaborate with the Deputy Principal, Leader of Learning and Teaching: Curriculum P-6 to monitor school learning and teaching goals, accountability and responsibilities in the management and organisation of curriculum standards (including but not limited to intervention and extension) </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Areas of Responsibility: </b></p><p>As part of the Review process Leader of Learning and Teaching: Literacy P-6 will work with the core team at the school to develop a whole school approach to the promotion of Literacy Growth with a focus on ensuring high expectations and accountability, embedding a culture of continuous improvement of professional knowledge and practice, whilst building positive relationships and effective communication across the whole school community. </p><p> </p><p>Core team consists of: Principal, Deputy Principals, Literacy Leader, Numeracy Leader, Religious Education Leader, Wellbeing Leader, Teaching and Learning Leader and Learning Diversity Leaders. </p><p> </p><p>Our community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. </p><p><b>Special Requirements </b></p><p>The successful applicant should have: </p><p>• VIT Registration </p><p>• accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school </p><p>• Study and qualification in Literacy that support application for this position </p><p>• names and contact numbers, including mobile phone numbers, of 3 referees able to comment on your suitability for this role </p><p><b>Application Procedures </b></p><p>1. Read the school Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct </p><p>2. Complete the Application for Employment Form </p><p>3. Email Application Form, Covering Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Contact details of 3 Referees to the Principal, Mrs Trish Armstrong: principal&#64;lcpointcook.catholic.edu.au </p><p> </p><p><br /></p>