Director of Professional Learning and Development

Marist-Sion College - Warragul (see more jobs from this school)

WARRAGUL, VIC 


Curriculum / Learning

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 August 2025


Join our team in 2026. Leadership role based in Warragul, West Gippsland, within easy reach of the Latrobe Valley and just over an hour from Melbourne

<p><strong>Full Time Teacher - Ongoing</strong></p> <p><strong>Position of Leadership Level 4 (3 Year Tenure)</strong></p> <p><strong>Commencing January 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>About our College</strong></p> <p>Marist-Sion provides a quality education in the Catholic tradition for the young people of Warragul and surrounding districts. Situated on one campus of 46 acres catering for 1146 students. A hallmark of the College is the way students, staff and parents work together to promote excellence in learning. The College works hard to enable each student to recognise their strengths so they can value learning for life and flourish as people. All staff work to ensure everyone in our community is known, valued and safe. Importantly, we aim to be a responsive community that promotes positive relationships, connection and belonging.</p> <p><strong>Marist-Sion College seeks Leaders who:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are visionary and inspire a learning culture of high expectations.</li> <li>Build a team-based culture that is self-reflective and build positive relationships with others.</li> <li>Adopt an evidence-based approach, supporting targeted professional learning and monitoring progress in school improvement.</li> <li>Create a sustainable future by working with data to change, adapt and grow.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>At Marist-Sion College the Director of Professional Learning and Development oversees the professional learning plan for the College through a coaching approach. The role has an emphasis on engaging staff with developing and improving their practice as well as supporting graduate and early career teachers and new staff to the College. The Director of Professional Learning and Development leads the work of the Pedagogical Coaches to embed a culture of expert teacher practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will be a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. A full-time ongoing teacher contract is offered with this appointment. The Position of Leadership (POL 4) is offered as a 3 year tenure.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Our benefits include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>$79,589 - $118,063 plus $13,019 (POL 4) + 12% super + salary packaging + 17.5% leave loading</li> <li>Outstanding Catholic faith-based curriculum</li> <li>A warm and welcoming community</li> <li>A strong team based culture</li> <li>Dedicated support from College leadership</li> <li>Professional Learning Hub</li> <li>Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)</li> <li>Annual salary incremental progression&nbsp;</li> <li>Generous salary allowances</li> <li>Flexible leave day</li> <li>Sponsored study</li> <li>Time in lieu</li> <li>Access to the latest IT and resources in each classroom</li> <li>Urban/regional modern school with onsite parking and close to public transport</li> <li>Social events to foster community among staff and families</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>Please submit your:</p> <p><strong>1.</strong> <strong>Response to the College Leadership Statement</strong></p> <ul> <li>How does it align with your personal leadership philosophy?</li> <li>How does it align with your personal leadership aspirations?</li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Response to the College Strategic Priorities</strong> - focusing on the strategic pillars(s) relevant to the role you are applying for.</p> <ul> <li>How would you activate leadership within the team you lead?</li> <li>Provide evidence of how you have positively impacted student learning outcomes and school improvement.</li> <li>How would you activate a culture of professional learning and development within&nbsp;the team you lead and across the College?</li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Resume and 3 Referees (with at least one referee being in the Principal class)</strong></p> <p><strong>Please submit your application by visiting our College website&nbsp;</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mscw.vic.edu.au/"><strong>mscw.vic.edu.au</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Positions are located under the Employment tab</strong></p> <p>Applications close: Monday 1 September 2025 at 10.00am</p> <p>Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found by contacting the Human Resources Manager via <a href="tel:03 5623 5944">03 5623 5944</a> or <a href="tel:0418 286 963">0418 286 963</a> or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jobs@mscw.vic.edu.au?subject=Director%20of%20Professional%20Learning%20and%20Development%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jobs@mscw.vic.edu.au</a>?subject=Director%20of%20Professional%20Learning%20and%20Development%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:jobs@mscw.vic.edu.au?subject=Director%20of%20Professional%20Learning%20and%20Development%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jobs@mscw.vic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Links provided below:</p> <p>Marist Sion College is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children.&nbsp; Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.</p> <p>The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current VIT registration.</p>