Role Description/Criteria
Applications are sought for the position of Instructional Coach (Curriculum) - POL 4 for the period 27 January 2026 to 26 January 2027.
This is a tenured Position of Leadership to align with our current POL structure.
It has a teaching load and is in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.
Padua College
provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay.
Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua.
In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition.
We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.The
North Star
is our guiding direction.
It encompasses our "why" at Padua College as we align our vision and action.
It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.
We want every person to:
recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
be the best they can be; and
make a positive impact on their world.Our Core Values:a) We welcome and affirmb) We inspire growth of the whole personc) We create a love of learningd) We build positive relationshipse) We embrace diversityf) We show compassion for those in needg) We reconcile and forgiveh) We work for a just and peaceful worldOVERVIEW OF THE ROLEThe Instructional Coach (Curriculum Design) is at the forefront of the implementation of the College's Learning and Teaching Framework, Padua's Instructional Model, and the execution of Padua's Educational Strategic Plan.
They focus on identifying and enhancing effective curriculum, pedagogy and practices that will increase student learning.
The Instructional Coach (Curriculum Design) is responsible for providing targeted coaching to teachers and leaders to ensure consistency in curriculum design and documentation and pedagogical practices across the College.
The Instructional Coach works with the Director of Innovation, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Learning Leaders, and teaching staff to build a focus on improving curriculum documentation - course outlines and lesson plans that increase student engagement, learning and wellbeing.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.The Instructional Coach works closely with the Director of Innovation, LaP Leaders, Learning Leaders, and teachers to ensure Padua's Learning and Teaching Framework, and identified key areas of improvement in pedagogy, professional practice, curriculum design and implementation are evident in classrooms and curriculum documentation.The Instructional Coach is a key member of the Learning and Teaching Team/Executive guided by the Vice Principal – Learning & Teaching and reports directly to the Vice Principal - Staff, Strategy & Development.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYThe Instructional Coach's main responsibilities include but are not limited to: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;ii.
leading a whole college approach to the development, documentation and implementation of curriculum including unit plans and lesson outlines;iii.
leading professional learning and change that connects each teacher to professional improvement within the AITSL Standards, Padua's Learning and Teaching Framework and in accordance with the College Key Priorities;iv.
leading performance review, goal setting and ARMs with teaching staff; andv.
performing other day-to-day duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.Teachers are supported by the Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
POL 4 is $13,018.00 per annum.
Application ProceduresFull position descriptions and College Application Forms can be obtained at the College website at Application forms for these positions should be returned to the Principal by email to, accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and university transcripts by 10am Monday 18 August 2025.
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.Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
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