INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Padua College - Mornington (see more jobs from this school)

MORNINGTON, VIC 


Curriculum / Learning

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 September 2020


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<p><b>OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE </b></p><p>The Instructional Coach is at the forefront of the implementation of the College’s Learning and Teaching Framework and the execution of Padua’s Educational Strategic Plan. They focus on identifying and enhancing effective pedagogy and practices that will increase student learning. The Instructional Coach is responsible for providing targeted coaching to teachers to encourage consistency in pedagogy and practices across the College. The Instructional Coach works with Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Learning Leaders and teaching staff to build a focus on improving and implementing teaching strategies that increase student engagement, learning and wellbeing. </p><p>Effective leadership of learning and teaching explicitly connects high quality teaching to student engagement, successful learning and positive student outcomes. At Padua, the Instructional Coach conducts classroom observations, provides effective feedback, leads professional learning, models the principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework and coaches staff in an effort to build the capacity of teachers in the area of effective classroom practice. </p><p>The Instructional Coach works closely with a LaP Leader, Learning Leaders and a group of teachers to ensure Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework is both evident in classrooms and curriculum documentation. </p><p>The Instructional Coach is a key member of the Learning and Teaching Team/Executive under the direction of the Vice-Principal – Learning and Teaching and reports directly to the Vice-Principal Learning and Teaching. </p><p><b> MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY </b></p><p>The Instructional Coach’s main responsibilities include but are not limited to: </p><p>i. In partnership with a Learning and Pedagogy Leader, the Instructional Coach assumes a lead role in building capacity and cultivating the learning culture of the College by modelling and embedding the principles of the College’s Learning and Teaching Framework (2020); </p><p>ii. Implementing and embedding the Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework at a whole school level; </p><p>iii. Leading professional learning and change that connects each teacher to professional improvement within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework; </p><p>iv. Leading performance review, goal setting and ARMs with teaching staff; and </p><p>v. Performing other day-to-day duties as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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Application Instructions

<p>Full position descriptions and College Application Forms can be obtained at the College website at www.padua.vic.edu.au. Application forms for these positions should be returned to the Principal by email to employment&#64;padua.vic.edu.au, accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and university transcripts by <b>4 pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020</b>. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Monday 31 August 2020. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position.</p>

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