About the business

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. We welcome applicants for the following positions:

About the role

Applications are sought for the full-time ongoing position of Religious Education Teacher commencing as soon as possible.

Padua College provides 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.

The North Star is 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

e) We embrace diversity

f) We show compassion for those in need

g) We reconcile and forgive

h) We work for a just and peaceful world

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The role of the Learning Enhancement Team at Padua College is to provide an inclusive education and to enhance educational opportunities for all students. The full inclusion of students with disability has a positive impact upon the learning and teaching environment for all. The Response to Intervention (RtI) model informs the structure of the Learning Enhancement Team and the educational programs offered to students with disability in accordance with the Disability Standards for Education (2005).

The Learning Enhancement Coordinators in conjunction with the Director of Learning Enhancement are responsible for promoting and ensuring an inclusive educational environment through the coordination, oversight and monitoring of students with disabilities or with additional learning support needs on their Campus. This will include coordinating a caring and dedicated team of learning support officers and teachers to plan and coordinate the delivery of additional support for individual students and their learning needs.

The Campus Learning Enhancement Coordinators assist the Director of Learning Enhancement in meeting obligations and compliance with regulatory authorities. They will lead and work collaboratively with the Learning Enhancement support staff on the Campus to cater for the needs of students who require extra assistance to reach their potential, and to provide those students with access to the curriculum by supporting their classroom learning. The Campus Learning Enhancement Co-ordinators will work with teachers on their campus to develop in students the necessary strategies and skills to foster learning, independence, and confidence, and to facilitate ongoing progress and the attainment of optimal educational outcomes.

The Campus Learning Enhancement Coordinators are key members of the Learning Enhancement Team under the direction of the Director of Learning Enhancement and report to the Director of Learning Enhancement and the Head of Campus.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major areas of responsibility of the Learning Enhancement Coordinator include but are not limited to:

i. liaising with students, parents, and staff to oversee the Learning Program, including PLPs, of students with a disability or with additional needs;

ii. collaborating with Learning Leaders, Assistant Heads of Campus - Learning and Pedagogy, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Learning Leaders, Convenors, and teachers regarding suitable pedagogy to support students with diverse learning needs;

iii. leading staff in the department at the individual Campus;

iv. overseeing departmental processes which align with the Response to Intervention (RtI) model and the Disability Standards for Education (2005); and

v. performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

Teachers are supported by the Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.

They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $78,801.00 - $116,894.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation. POL 2 is $6,264.00 pa.

Applications for this position close at 10.00am Monday 23 June 2025.

College Application Form and Role Descriptions can be obtained at the College website at www.padua.vic.edu.au. Application for this position should be returned to the Principal by email to [email protected], accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and transcripts (if appropriate) by 10.00am Monday 23 June 2025. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.