Assistant Director of Campus - Learning and Pedagogy - Rosebud Campus - 2027

Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.

About the role

Applications are sought for the position of Assistant Director of Campus - Learning and Pedagogy - Rosebud Campus, POL 4. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.

Padua Collegeprovides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

TheNorth Staris our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.

We want every person to:

- recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
- be the best they can be; and
- make a positive impact on their world.

Our Core Values:

- a) We welcome and affirm
- b) We inspire growth of the whole person
- c) We create a love of learning
- d) We build positive relationships
- f) We show compassion for those in need
- g) We reconcile and forgive
- h) We work for a just and peaceful world





The Assistant Director of Campus – Learning and Pedagogy Leader (ADoC – LaP) has a key role in implementing the College’s Learning and Teaching Framework, the MACS Vision for Instruction (or its equivalent), Padua’s Instructional Model, and the College’s Educational Strategic Plan. As a member of the Learning and Teaching Executive, they help set the direction for student learning across all year levels at the Campus, ensuring every student’s opportunities for success are maximised.

The AHoC – LaP “drives both instructional excellence and genuine engagement” throughout the educational community (MACS Vision for Leadership, p. 15). They enact this commitment by providing leadership in curriculum development, pedagogy and promoting a learning environment in which staff and students strive for growth and personal excellence while recognising and using their God-given talents.

Effective leadership of learning and teaching connects high-quality instructional practice with student engagement, successful learning, and improved student outcomes. Working in partnership with the Instructional Coaches and Director of Educational Initiatives, the AHoC – LaP guides and supports Campus staff to strengthen curriculum, embed evidence-based, high-impact pedagogies and improve skilled practice. The role leads the development, implementation,



evaluation and ongoing refinement of curriculum and learning programs and, with the Director of Educational Initiatives, promotes innovation in curriculum design and instructional practice.

The ADoC – LaP is a key member of the Learning and Teaching Team, working under the direction of the Vice Principal – Learning and Teaching and reporting directly to the Director of Campus.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Assistant Director of Campus – Learning and Pedagogy’s major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

- overseeing the Year 7-9 Campus learning and teaching program to ensure each student’s learning and assessment is challenging, authentic, engaging, and continuous, and each student's pathway positions them for success;
- in partnership with the Instructional Coaches, the AHoC – LaP assumes a lead role in developing capacity and cultivating the learning culture on Campus by modelling and embedding the principles of the College’s Learning and Teaching Framework, Padua’s Instructional Model and MACS Vision for Instruction (or its equivalent);
- leading professional learning and change that supports teachers’ ongoing improvement in alignment with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework, and identified College priorities, including targeted coaching, classroom observations, modelling evidence-based instructional practices and providing effective feedback;
- providing proactive and visible leadership in support of the effective operation, ongoing development, and strategic priorities of the Campus, working closely with the Head/Director of Campus and other College leaders to foster a safe, orde

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