Learning and Teaching Leader - POL 4 (3 years)

Learning and Teaching Leader - POL 4 (3 years)

St Christopher's School - Airport West

AIRPORT WEST, VIC

Curriculum / Learning

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 21 November 2025

St Christopher's is seeking a dynamic and skilled Learning and Teaching Leader with a passion for working alongside classroom teachers to improve outcomes for all students. The Learning and Teaching Leader is an integral member of the Leadership Team and Wellbeing Team and has a key role in the implementation of the school’s Learning and Teaching and Wellbeing policies and procedures.

St Christopher’s Primary School is seeking a Learning and Teaching Leader to assist in our ongoing pursuit of excellence and “not letting any student slip through the cracks”.

The position will be full time beginning at the start of the 2026 School year and will be a POL 4.

This position is best suited to a leader who is passionate, organised and motivated, with a desire to make a difference. The right candidate will work well independently and collaboratively in teams.

The successful candidate will possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, prioritisation and organisational skills including the ability to make decisions and meet deadlines.

Skills and Proven Work Abilities

• Previous experience and/or skills leading school improvement
• A professional working knowledge of the MACS Vision for Instruction and Engagement
• The ability to dialogue with staff in a collegial manner to achieve improved learning outcomes for students
• The ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders such as parents and MACS to achieve the best outcomes for students
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to work and communicate within a team environment
• Proven organisational skills, flexibility and a capacity to show initiative in working independently and within a team.

St Christopher’s is an inclusive school that values diversity and celebrates differences amongst students. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Attachments:

• Learning and Teaching Leader POL 4 2026.pdf

St Christopher's School - Airport West

AIRPORT WEST, VIC

http://www.stcapw.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Gavin Brennan

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

700 Students

41 Teaching Staff

14 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Christopher’s, is a “faith and learning community” where students, staff and families work together in an educational partnership. Central to our mission as a Catholic school is the development of individuals who have a deep and personal connection to their faith. Students and staff at St Christopher’s are challenged to live out the teachings of Jesus in a contemporary context. The involvement of parents and families in the faith development of their children is also strongly emphasised.

Application Instructions

Please submit a

• CV/Resume
• cover letter including
• your experience
• three referees, one of whom will be your current Principal
• address the role description and the skills and proven work abilities to flourish in this role

Addressed to Gavin Brennan via Laura at lbarresi@stcapw.catholic.edu.au.