Role Description/Criteria
Located in Werribee South, our St Mary’s campus is a brand new, customed built learning environment for approx. 160, Year 9 students. MacKillop College invites experienced educators seeking a leadership position with significant influence to support the design and implementation of a new campus-based curriculum.
This role will work closely with the Head of Campus to build a culture of professional collaboration, drawing upon contemporary research, student data, and educator expertise to inform and improve teaching practice and pedagogy.
As a curriculum leader, you will ensure alignment to the purpose and learning intentions of the St Mary’s program and ensure there is a shared understanding of the curriculum and that lessons are accessible and inclusive for the learning needs of all students. A key component of this role will be to build the capacity of educators at St Mary’s campus to develop enquiry-based learning opportunities that foster the St Mary’s philosophy of collaboration, community and connection.
To be successful in the role you will need a contemporary understanding of curriculum development and how to implement
consistent assessments, learning resources and pedagogy appropriate for an integrated learning model.
This is a permanent, full-time teaching role, commencing in Term 2, 2025. A position of leadership allowance (POL 3) plus generous time release (400 minutes) will be allocated until January 2027.
Our ideal Candidate will have
• demonstrated experience in curriculum leadership
• extensive experience in classroom teaching using multiple techniques and technologies
• a passion for engaging students in an integrated learning model
• knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based, curriculum design and enquiry-based learning
• a commitment to role modelling respect for every student’s learning diversity need
• an ability to cultivate respectful relationships between students, staff and families
• a commitment to work in a Catholic Education environment.
Benefits
• our teachers are invited to regularly reflect upon and strengthen their pedagogical practice
• our welcoming and supportive culture based on Gospel Values and a pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing
• contemporary learning facilities, across two campuses
• professional collaboration and support, including access to a team of dedicated instructional coaches and teacher mentors
• future career opportunities with our new K-12 campus in Wyndham Vale opening 2027.
Application
To apply for this role please visit https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/ and obtain an application form
and position description. Applications must include:
• MacKillop College application for employment form
• a current Curriculum Vitae
• a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position
Completed applications can be emailed to employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au
Applications close: 16 May 2025
Further information: Please contact Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 092.
Application Procedures
https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/