Leader of Learning and Wellbeing - John Paul College - Nicholls, ACT

Location: Nicholls, ACT
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-term 
Salary Range:  $132,293 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience) 
Start Date: January 2023 
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 28 August 2022

St John Paul II College is a welcoming and inclusive learning community where diversity is embraced and learning outcomes are maximised for each individual. The College is a flagship college of best practice in education for the Catholic community of the region: a unique, innovative educational environment where every student can flourish. 

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a creative and innovative Leader of Learning and Wellbeing to join our learning community. Leaders of Learning and Wellbeing take responsibility for the overall welfare and academic progress of students in their House. Together they also manage faculty and/or whole school responsibilities and build the capacity of the teachers within their House. The House responsibility remains constant while the other responsibilities of the team are negotiated.

Essential Criteria

• A proven commitment to Catholic education and the promotion of the mission of the Catholic Church;
  
  
• Highly developed self-management skills and the personal capabilities of self-reflection, integrity, resilience and emotional maturity;
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to contribute innovatively to the strategic directions of the College;
  
  
• The passion and expertise, along with high level planning, administrative and management skills, to work individually and collectively with students and teachers to create programs and learning experiences to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities;
  
  
• Proven leadership skills in working collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues to build their capacity and manage their performance. Coaching expertise highly desirable;
   
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to facilitate productive, just and caring relationships on all levels, to resolve conflict and to deal with complex interpersonal issues;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and to the targeted application of this to improve educational outcomes;
  
  
• Appropriate qualifications and experience.
  
  

Please note that this full-time position is for an initial two-year period with an opportunity for further extensions. Two further extensions (each of four years) will be offered based on performance outcomes. The position will be underpinned by a permanent (ongoing) teaching position within Catholic Education. 

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required. Please refer to the Catholic Education Leadership Framework for reference.


Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Nicola Grieb on 02 6163 4800 or via email nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au