Literacy Coach & Instructional Leader (POL 3)

Literacy Coach & Instructional Leader (POL 3)

Bethany Catholic Primary School

WERRIBEE, VIC

Curriculum / Learning

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 January 2026

Bethany Catholic Primary School seeks a skilled Literacy Coach & Instructional Leader (POL 3) to drive instructional excellence, lead literacy growth, and build teacher capacity. Grounded in the Science of Learning, the role strengthens our knowledge-rich curriculum and offers future leadership opportunities with the 2027 opening of St Martha of Bethany.

Bethany Catholic Primary School invites applications for a passionate, knowledgeable and experienced Literacy Coach & Instructional Leader (POL 3) to support whole-school instructional excellence and literacy improvement. The role will contribute to teacher capacity building, consistent pedagogical practice, and the strengthening of our knowledge-rich curriculum. A high level of expertise in the Science of Learning and Literacy is a requirement of this position.

This position also provides future opportunities for leadership across our second campus, St Martha of Bethany, opening in 2027.

At Bethany, we believe every student deserves strong, coherent, and highly effective teaching. Our instructional vision is built upon the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement

Vision for Instruction

• Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) as our core approach—ensuring clarity, modelling, guided practice, and mastery
• A knowledge-rich curriculum that builds deep understanding, vocabulary, and cultural and academic foundations
• Consistent use of evidence-based and high-impact strategies
• High expectations, precise instruction, and collective responsibility for student learning
• A culture of collaboration, reflective practice, and professional growth

Vision for Engagement

We believe students become deeply engaged when:

• Learning environments are structured, predictable, and purposefully designed
• Routines support cognitive focus and maximise success
• Strong relationships and high expectations help students feel known, supported, and capable
• Students experience challenge, curiosity, and success within a rich curriculum
• Clear instructional practices reduce cognitive load and promote confidence and independence

About the Role

The Literacy Coach & Instructional Leader will:

• Lead, model, and support high-impact instructional practice
• Coach teachers in Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) and structured literacy
• Support curriculum planning, sequencing, and delivery within a knowledge-rich framework
• Facilitate PLCs, professional learning, and coaching cycles
• Analyse student data to guide instruction and intervention
• Build collective efficacy and support whole-school improvement initiatives
• Contribute to planning and pedagogical alignment across Bethany’s future two-campus structure

This role includes a POL 3 allowance.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Catholic Identity

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and participation in the mission of the school

2. Instructional Expertise

• Deep knowledge of explicit instruction and structured literacy
• Ability to model and coach consistent, high-quality practice

3. Curriculum Knowledge

• Experience with knowledge-rich curriculum design
• Ability to support teachers in planning for depth, coherence, and challenge

4. Leadership & Collaboration

• Experience leading adult learning and building teacher capability
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relational skills

5. Professional Practice

• Ability to use data to inform decision-making
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current VIT Registration
• Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School (or willingness to obtain)
• Relevant qualifications in primary education
• Experience in literacy leadership or instructional coaching (preferred)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
• A current CV
• Contact details for three referees (one must include a current principal, where applicable)