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Literacy Coach

Position Type
School Leadership
Commence Date
20 Jan 2026
Employment Status
Permanent / Ongoing
FTE/Hours per week
Full Time
Year Levels
Middle
Subject(s)/Grade
POR 2

Role Details

Literacy Coach

  • Champagnat Campus, Mitchell Park (Years 7 to 9)
  • Commencing in January 2026
  • Permanent 1.00 FTE substantive teaching position, 3 year tenured appointment, POR 2
  • The Literacy Coach will not have a formal teaching load but will work both within classrooms and outside of them to support teachers. Their role includes in-class modelling, team-teaching, observation, and feedback, as well as dedicated time for planning, preparation, and leadership of literacy initiatives.

The primary function of a Literacy Coach is to work in consultation with the Director of Teaching and Learning to build the capacity of all staff to teach literacy. In addition, the Literacy Coach works to implement literacy initiatives to improve student outcomes at Champagnat Campus.

The work of the Literacy Coach is underpinned by the following four statements:

  1. Literacy skills are fundamental for all students
  2. All teachers are teachers of literacy
  3. Systems and processes are aligned
  4. Teachers are data literate

The Literacy Coach also works to implement literacy initiatives to improve student outcomes, as measured by Year 9 NAPLAN. The Literacy Coach collaborates with Champagnat Leadership Team (CLT) to develop and review annual literacy targets.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants may be contacted, interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date and time. If you are considering this position please submit your application promptly.

Applications for this position will close at 9.00am on Monday 18 August 2025.

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Sacred Heart College

Mitchell Park
Co-Ed
7-12
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How to Apply

Applications (in PDF please) to include:

  • SHC Application for Employment Form;
  • Letter of Application aligning your experience to the role (up to 2 pages);
  • Curriculum Vitae (up to 3 pages).
  • Please visit https://www.shc.sa.edu.au/our-college/employment/ for further detail on the position and application process. Please apply as directed on our website.
Direct Applications To
The Principal, Mr Daniel Lynch
Attention Of
Human Resources
Phone
8350 2500
Email
employment@shc.sa.edu.au
Close Date
9am Monday 18 Aug 2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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