St Mary’s Echuca is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Leader of Learning – Diversity & Inclusion to join our welcoming and progressive school community in a fixed-term position with the potential of ongoing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and champion inclusive education and support for all learners as part of Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL).

St Mary's Echuca  

St Mary's Echuca is a co-educational Catholic Primary School of 550+ students from Foundation to Year 6, founded by the Bridgidine Sisters in 1887. St Mary's is situation in Echuca, in the northern part of Victoria along the banks of the Murray River. Our Catholic faith is central to all we do and we celebrate that we are, "A faith community, learning together, spreading the Good News of Jesus through positive relationships, trust and love."  

As a school community we strive to nurture specific graduate outcomes in all students in hope that they embrace the world with the ability to respect, act with courage, be inclusive, strive to achieve, to serve others and celebrate all that life gives them. St Mayr's staff, families and learners strive to make a difference to all.   

www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au  

 You will need:  

• A strong commitment to Catholic Education & Catholic Identity
• Proven leadership and expertise in supporting diverse learners, including those with additional needs, learning difficulties and giftedness.
• Experience in data-informed practices to support intervention, enrichment and inclusion.
• The ability to mentor and support staff in evidence-based teaching and learning approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive partnerships with families and external agencies.
• Accreditation to teach RE or a willingness to obtain
• A commitment to knowing how learners learn and how to best target individuals needs  
• Positive, realistic and creative strategies for managing student behaviour and adhering to whole school practices
• The ability to provide a safe and engaging learning environment that will truly make a difference 
• A willingness to be an effective member of the St Mary's professional community, committing to ongoing quality personal and professional learning 
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• An understanding of AITSL standards & the expectations of professional teachers  
• A commitment to the VRQA Child Safe Standards & Practices  

What We Offer You: 

• Be a part of a welcoming and collaborative school environment who values a culture of continued growth through an ongoing commitment to informed, current learning and teaching practices;  

• Supported professional learning communities and whole school collaborative planning to support best practises & learner progression  

• Evidence based practice from Foundation - Year 6  

• Data Informed teaching & learning  

• Internationally reowned professional learning opportunities  

• Well-being focus, promoting work-life balance and positive culture  

• Fun, social and appreciated work environment  

Magnify Sandhurst 

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.  

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment.  

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.  

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.  

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst.  

It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education!  

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)   

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.   

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety   

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.