Overview
The Learning Leader - Languages - POL 2.5 is a tenured Position of Leadership for the period 27 January 2026 to 26 January 2027. It has a teaching load and is in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment. Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-educational environment for students on the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. The college was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College upholds the Christian faith in the Catholic tradition. The North Star guides Padua College’s vision and action to inspire, challenge and direct our work. Our aim is to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and the dignity of every person are nurtured.
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:
* We welcome and affirm
* We inspire growth of the whole person
* We create a love of learning
* We build positive relationships
* We embrace diversity
* We show compassion for those in need
* We reconcile and forgive
* We work for a just and peaceful world
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. The Learning Leader collaborates with the Director of Innovation, Instructional Coaches, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders and staff within their team to ensure the rigour of individual courses, the quality of teaching across all studies in the learning area, and reflection of Padua College’s Learning and Teaching Framework. They guide, support, develop, and strengthen the attributes, knowledge and skills of staff to ensure every student’s learning positions them for success. The Learning Leader works with a large and experienced team focused on helping students develop 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
* 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, Padua’s Learning Principles of the Learning and Teaching Framework and Padua’s Instructional Model;
* Overseeing course provision to ensure exemplary pedagogy engages students in rigorous and relevant learning experiences that enhance opportunities for success by embedding the Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework and Padua’s Instructional Model within the Learning Area;
* 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;
* Performing the duties required to administer the Learning Area effectively; and
* Performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.
Teaching staff support: 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 curriculum development, implementation and teaching. 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 pastoral care and discipline and in the smooth management of classes.
Salary remuneration
According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. POL 2.5 is $7,978.00 per annum.
Application procedures
Full position descriptions and College Application Forms can be obtained at the College website: www.padua.vic.edu.au. Applications should be returned to the Principal by email to employment@padua.vic.edu.au, accompanied by a full résumé, the names of three referees and university transcripts by 10am Monday 6 October 2025. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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 as soon as possible. Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
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