Languages Learning Leader

Role Description/Criteria

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Learning Leader explicitly connects high-quality teaching to student engagement, successful learning, and positive student outcomes. At Padua, the Learning Leader takes a whole College view.

Learning Leaders collaborate with the Director of Innovation, Instructional Coaches, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders and the staff within their team to ensure the rigour of individual courses, the quality of teaching across all studies in the learning area, and their reflection of the principles of Padua College’s Learning and Teaching Framework. They are instrumental in guiding, supporting, developing, and strengthening the attributes, knowledge, and skills of staff to ensure that every student’s learning positions him or her for success.

The Learning Leader works with a large and experienced team focused on helping our students develop the knowledge, skills, and capabilities for active engagement in their future pathways.

The Learning Leader is a key member of the College’s Learning and Teaching Team and reports directly to the Vice Principal – Learning and Teaching.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Learning Leader’s major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

i. leading curriculum and program development and leading innovation in learning design, including documentation, implementation and evaluation of units and subjects within the Learning Area, that align with the VCAA Curriculum, Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework and Padua’s Instructional Model;

ii. overseeing course provision to ensure exemplary pedagogy engages students in rigorous and relevant learning experiences that enhance their opportunities for success by embedding the Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework and Padua’s Instructional Model within the Learning Area;

iii. overseeing the learning and teaching program and providing a formative environment for improved teacher performance in the Learning Area that is consistent with the AITSL Standards, Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework and Padua’s Instructional Model;

iv. performing the duties required to administer the Learning Area effectively; and

v. performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

Application Procedures

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 **********@padua.vic.edu.au, accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and university transcripts by 10am Friday 8 December 2023. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

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