<p>An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic teacher to join the learning community of St Francis de Sales Primary School, Oak Park.</p> <p>At St Francis de Sales, we believe it is every learner’s right to experience growth in their learning. We are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of excellence where both students and educators are consistently engaged in academic, spiritual, social and emotional development.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable teacher to join our learning community beginning in Term 3. The successful candidate will provide targeted, evidence-based reading intervention aligned with the Science of Learning. This position requires expertise in explicitly teaching phonics and reading. Experience with utilising resources such as Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL), UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute), and the use of DIBELS for assessment and progress monitoring would be advantageous.</p> <p>This role has the flexibility to be spread across 4 or 5 days (0.6, 0.75 or 0.8 full time equivalent). We will appoint before the closing date if we deem a candidate to suitable.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver small group and one-to-one literacy intervention to students identified as at risk or below grade-level benchmarks.</li> <li>Implement structured, systematic, and explicit phonics instruction.</li> <li>Collaborate with classroom teachers and leadership team to align intervention with classroom instruction.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and timely data records to report on student progress and inform decision making.</li> <li>Develop home-school partnerships to further support learning.</li> <li>Support a school wide culture of high expectations and inclusive literacy instruction for all learners.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The successful applicant will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a strong commitment to Catholic Education and Catholic Identity</li> <li>a willingness to be involved in the school and Parish Community</li> <li>accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or a willingness to seek accreditation</li> <li>exemplary learning and teaching skills with the capacity and desire to share this knowledge in a professional, collaborative and collegial way</li> <li>strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to continue to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and our Parish community</li> <li>a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development</li> <li>a strong understanding of contemporary learning and the Victorian Curriculum relevant qualifications and abilities to teach at all levels</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our commitment to supporting you in your role includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Time when needed to collaborate and plan with the Literacy Leader so as to make your teaching practice as effective as possible.</li> <li>Supportive leaders to guide, model and develop effective learning and teaching practices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commitment to Child Safety:</strong><br> St. Francis de Sales strives to maintain a child-safe environment where each child feels safe and free to enjoy the day to the fullest without any concern for their safety. The wellbeing of all children in our care will always be our first priority and we have no tolerance for child abuse.</p> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <p><strong>All applicants must:</strong></p> <ul> <li>have and maintain ongoing registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school&nbsp;</li> <li>provide the contact details of two referees.</li> </ul>