Director of Professional & Pedagogical Growth

UK (On-site)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Description

Role Description/CriteriaDe La Salle College Malvern, an innovative independent Catholic College for boys in Years 7 – 12, has a rich history since its founding in 1912. With two campuses in Malvern, we take pride in fostering a respectful, encouraging, and child-safe environment that upholds strong Lasallian values.De La Salle College is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our Learning & Innovation and College Executive team as Director of Professional & Pedagogical Growth.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and visionary educator to lead a culture of professional excellence, instructional growth, and continuous improvement across the College community.Working closely with the Deputy Principal – Learning & Innovation, College Executive Team and staff, the successful applicant will drive the strategic development and implementation of high-quality professional learning programs that enhance teaching practice, leadership capability, and student outcomes within a contemporary Lasallian learning environment.Commencement Term 4, with flexibility for an earlier or later start date by negotiation.About the RoleThe Director of Professional & Pedagogical Growth will:
  • Lead the strategic direction of professional learning across the College
  • Design and implement whole-school professional learning programs and initiatives
  • Develop staff capability through mentoring, coaching and instructional leadership
  • Oversee teacher induction, accreditation, registration support and appraisal processes
  • Facilitate leadership development programs for teaching and non-teaching staff
  • Promote evidence-based pedagogical practice and continuous improvement
  • Manage professional learning budgets and external professional learning processes
  • Foster a collaborative culture aligned with the College’s Mission, Vision and Values
This Position of Leadership includes a time allowance of 24 periods per fortnight and is offered as a three-year tenure appointment.About YouThe successful applicant will demonstrate:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in education including a Master’s Degree (preferable);
  • Tertiary qualifications in Professional Learning or Instructional Coaching (desirable)
  • Experience in relevant educational leadership
  • Accreditation to Teach Religious Education
  • Current VIT Registration.
  • A strong commitment to Catholic and Lasallian education
  • Proven educational leadership experience and highly effective teaching practice
  • Exceptional communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
  • Expertise in contemporary pedagogy, professional learning and instructional coaching
  • The capacity to inspire and develop staff through collaboration and mentoring
  • A commitment to child safety and student wellbeing
  • Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Skills to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
Why Join De La Salle College?At De La Salle College, we are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive learning community grounded in the Lasallian tradition of faith, service and community. Staff are supported through a strong culture of professional growth, collaboration and innovation. The safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children are paramount. Therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.The College is committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and equity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and individuals who share our commitment to inclusive education.ApplicationsApplications should include:
  • A cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
Applications will be reviewed as received.Applications close 4:00pm Tuesday 9 June 2026. Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek. See College website for full position description. Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.Application Procedureshttps://au.seek.com/job/92185574
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290 schools. 118,300 students. 18,860 staff.Forming lives to enrich the world. We’re helping students discover a path, lit by faith, for lives led with purpose and impact. Our whole-of-child education is anchored by faith, as we connect students with the Catholic values that help shape them, and the communities they’ll serve.We’re growing minds and futures by embedding teaching excellence at every MACS school. Our ambition is to help each child walk a path of great meaning, that enables them to shine.We recognise our investment in great educators is an investment in great futures for our students and schools. We continue to nurture growth and leadership opportunities – and we look to further reward and celebrate talent, in an effort to become the chosen employer of Victoria’s most inspired teachers and school leaders.We’ve become a dynamic Catholic schools system under MACS, to build on our collective strengths and achieve more together. With centralised support services, we’re enabling our schools to focus on education, and the unique needs of students and families.MACS is more than education, it’s shaping tomorrow. #MACSmorethaneducation

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