Learning Area Leaders, POL 3

Aquinas College is a Catholic Regional College for young people in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people. Within this Catholic identity, the College reflects the life, work and teachings of Jesus Christ and the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church. Inspired by our Catholic tradition, our vision is to be an excellent school. Our mission is to promote quality learning in our students while developing an awareness of God in their lives, the value of human relationships, a sense of justice, a hopeful spirit and a love of learning. We are committed to providing a child safe environment and ensuring that all in the College community are safe, respected, empowered and supported.

The Learning Area Leader (LAL) exercises a significant leadership role within the College. The role carries with it major responsibility for the leadership, development and management of the Learning Area curriculum, the quality of staff teaching and student success in the Learning Area. Learning Area Leaders help foster intercultural competencies throughout the curriculum.

Commencing in January 2026, Aquinas College wishes to employ a dynamic and suitably qualified Learning Area Leaders in the following areas:

- Arts


- English


- Health & Physical Education (HPE)


- Humanities


- Languages


- Religious Education (RE)


- Science


- Technology


- VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)


These Positions of Leadership (Level 3) come with a component of remuneration and time release. These leadership opportunities are available for a period of 3 years, with an ongoing teaching position associated with the appointments.

The preferred candidates will be enthusiastic, keen to engage and inspire our staff and students and able to deliver curriculum that caters for students with different learning styles.

The successful applicant will:

- Have appropriate tertiary qualifications and proven experience in delivering high-quality teaching and learning in the above areas


- Have an ability to articulate and support the Aquinas Vision and Mission for education within the context of the College’s Catholic identity and evangelising mission.


- Have an ability to lead, coordinate and support the Learning Area staff and work successfully in a team.


- Have an ability to deliver excellent educational outcomes in teaching and learning


- Have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children


- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills


- Have the ability to work successfully within a team


- Have current VIT Registration


- Have relevant permissions to work in Australia


Aquinas College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

For a copy of the Position Description - Learning Area Leader click here.

To apply - please provide a letter of application and current CV, and certified copies of qualifications, which must be uploaded through the link below this advertisement, Teaching Position Application.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 28 July 2025 and should be addressed to:

Mr David Broadbent

Principal

Aquinas College

Ringwood 3134