Role Description/Criteria
Parade College
Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.
As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.
Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.
The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.
The Position
The Learning Area Leader is the lead educational authority within their discipline, responsible for driving excellence in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student outcomes across Years 7–12. The role requires strategic leadership, initiative and professional influence, fostering a high-performing team culture where teachers collaborate, innovate and continuously improve practice.
Learning Area Leaders are expected to actively shape their learning area, ensuring alignment with the College vision, Victorian Curriculum 2.0, VCE Study Designs and VCE Vocational Major requirements, and the EREA Touchstone of a Liberating Education.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated and innovative leaders with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children.
Specific to the Learning Area Leader - Religious Education:
The Learning Area Leader - Religious Education provides leadership for a team committed to fostering faith formation, academic excellence and the holistic development of students within the Catholic and Edmund Rice traditions. The successful applicant will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Religious Education curriculum in accordance with the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) Religious Education Framework and support the effective use of the To Know, Worship and Love resources.
Working collaboratively with the Teaching and Learning Executive, Learning Area staff and College leaders, the Learning Area Leader will promote innovative and engaging pedagogical practices that deepen students' understanding of scripture, Catholic traditions, contemporary social justice issues and the EREA Touchstones of Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, Liberating Education, and Justice and Solidarity.
The role involves leading curriculum development, supporting teacher growth, monitoring student achievement and fostering a culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement. The Learning Area Leader will be a passionate advocate for Religious Education and its vital contribution to the mission and identity of Parade College.
Teaching and Learning at Parade College
Learning at Parade College inspires a commitment and spirit that is both personalised and life-long. Gifts and talents are celebrated equally but paramount to all this is the reality that learning takes place within a collective sphere of mutual support and a deep desire to achieve the very best.
Teaching and Learning at Parade College has, over 150 years, developed both the capacity and capability of providing dynamic learning that caters for the students’ spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical development. A vibrant professional teaching and learning culture exists and grows. Students are supported in their studies by highly qualified, experienced and committed staff.
Our curriculum continues to blend the best of educational traditions with the latest in cutting edge theory, practice and design. Our classrooms are contemporary, technology-rich learning environments, suitably well-resourced and designed to both encourage and exploit a wide variety of teaching and learning preferences.
The successful candidate for this position will commence 27 January 2027. The leadership appointment is for a three year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with this appointment. This position attracts a generous Position of Leadership Allowance and time allowance per cycle.
Candidates will be required to have, and maintain, VIT registration for the duration of their employment.
Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria.
Application Requirements
In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.
Applications must include:
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a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with
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a current Curriculum Vitae.
For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: [email protected], or phone: 94683300.
To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Page on the College website and select 'Apply'.
Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.
Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Procedures
https://form.myrecruitmentplus.com/applicationform?jobAdId=9804107
Address: 1436 Plenty Road
Bundoora
Phone: 9468 3300
Website: https://www.parade.vic.edu.au
