<p><strong>5 year term appointment with ongoing teaching contract&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Full time commencing Term 4, 2025 (or Term 1, 2026)</strong></p> <p>Damascus College is Ballarat’s largest Catholic co-educational secondary school, offering a rich and progressive learning environment inspired by the Catholic faith and Mercy values. Damascus is the largest Diocese of Ballarat school, with a student population 1230 with anticipated enrolments reaching 1400 by 2028. Set on an inspiring 22-hectare bushland campus just 7km from the CBD, the College fosters student growth through a diverse, student-centred curriculum, committed staff, and a respectful, values driven culture.&nbsp;</p> <p>The College has just opened the Xavier Flood Senior Learning Centre designed to inspire and engage our senior students and a Year 8 Program at our St Brendan’s Campus in Dunnstown.&nbsp;We are also implementing an Instructional Model.&nbsp; This is a wonderful opportunity for an educator committed to engaging staff and students in exceptional learning that empowers all to achieve excellence.</p> <p>We are currently inviting applications from suitably qualified secondary education leaders for the role of Assistant Principal –Learning &amp; Teaching. &nbsp;Reporting to the Deputy Principal, this role will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of learning and teaching programs across the College.&nbsp;</p> <p>Key Responsibilities of the role include: &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Actively lead and model the Catholic and Mercy ethos in all facets of school life</li> <li>Lead the development and evaluation of the College’s teaching and learning program and ensuring the implementation of the College’s Instructional Model</li> <li>Oversee key academic leaders, including Curriculum &amp; Assessment, Learning Area Leaders and Student Growth &amp; Engagement &nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee assessment, reporting, and subject selection processes</li> <li>Coordinate whole school professional learning aligned with the College’s Strategic Plan</li> <li>Fulfil the role of a highly competent classroom practitioner committed to professional growth and improved student outcomes</li> <li>Maintain strong partnerships with families and the broader community</li> <li>A member of the College Leadership Team that is student focussed and collaborative&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicant will be an outstanding leader, effective change manager and role model with demonstrated ability to nurture positive relationships and wellbeing outcomes for all students and staff.&nbsp;</p> <p>Essential Qualifications &amp; Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Current VIT registration</li> <li>Strong school leadership experience including creating and leading cohesive high performing teams&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to lead strategic and operational initiatives with a focus on effective change management&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Curriculum, VCE, and VCE/VM programs&nbsp;</li> <li>A proven commitment to ongoing professional learning in contemporary pedagogy</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage staff and community members</li> <li>Postgraduate qualifications related to learning and teaching leadership and/or curriculum development are desirable&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>In return, we offer the following:</p> <ul> <li>A flexible start date for the right candidate&nbsp;</li> <li>The opportunity to work in the delightful city of Ballarat, known for its history, culture and heritage&nbsp;</li> <li>Support towards relocation costs</li> <li>An inclusive, and welcoming school culture&nbsp;</li> <li>The opportunity to make a significant difference by leading the Learning &amp; Teaching function, at a pivotal time</li> <li>Mentoring and support from a Principal committed to the ongoing learning and development of his leadership team&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>For an application to be considered, it is essential that applicants include:</p> <p>(1) Cover Letter&nbsp;</p> <p>(2) Key selection Statement&nbsp;(applications must include a document containing detailed responses to the Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description (available via our website)</p> <p>(3) Detailed resume and&nbsp;</p> <p>(4) Completed College Application Form.</p> <p>We invite you to visit our website to obtain further information about the College and the application process&nbsp;<a href="http://www.damascus.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.damascus.vic.edu.au</a></p> <p>All applications are to be sent via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Learning%20%26%20Teaching%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Learning%20%26%20Teaching%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Learning%20%26%20Teaching%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close Monday 9th June 2025.&nbsp;</strong></p>