Leader of Learning - PDHPE

  Reference No : 11190 External Position

Closing Date: Wednesday 04 August, 2021

Location LOCHINVAR St Joseph's College

Vacancy Type: Permanent Full Time

Description

St Joseph's College, Lochinvar is seeking to appoint a permanent full time (release 0.2 FTE & coordinator allowance 2 points) Leader of Learning - PDHPE to join the school community commencing in Term 1, 2022.

St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 960 students from Years 7 to 12. The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness. The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.

Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces and contemporary learning spaces.

Position Requirements

Leaders of Learning work in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning principles.

Within their faculty they will:

• ensure the highest standards of teaching practice

• lead and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes

• have deep understanding and expertise in the relevant KLA curriculum requirements

• establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice

• support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development

• know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing.

The Leader of Learning PDHPE is a member of the School’s Leadership Team, which comprises the Executive Team - Principal, Assistant Principal (s), Leader of Ministry and Leader of College Administration, together with those in designated middle leadership roles or roles that have a strategic intent. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Leader of Learning PDHPE will offer assistance and support in the:

• promotion of the Catholic ethos of the school

• promotion of the Josephite Charism of the College

• promotion of an effective and diverse co-curricular program to support student wellbeing and engagement

• implementation of the school’s policies and procedures

•promotion of the hospitality, accessibility and visibility of the Leadership Team

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Code’s of Conduct.

Essential Criteria

► Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools

► The applicant should have a four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

► Demonstrated success in creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning

► Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently and reflect NESA requirements

► Demonstrated ability to organise, initiate and drive change and ensure a culture of continuous improvement

► Demonstrated capacity to think and act strategically; to exercise sound judgement; and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school

► Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes

► High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community

► Willingness to comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category C – Accreditation for Leadership

The applicant must provide evidence of the following:

► Four-year trained teacher classification

► NESA Teacher Accreditation

► Working with Children Clearance number

► Completion of anaphylaxis training

Desirable Criteria

► Experience teaching PDHPE 7-12

► Prior leadership experience

► Postgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of leadership, educational leadership, IT, Curriculum)

► Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards

Commencement: 28/1/22

Conditions of Employment: Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. This position attracts a 2 Point Coordinator Allowance of $16,756.00.

Applications Close: Wednesday 04 August, 2021

Instructions: Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.

Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Patricia Hales

Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal

St Joseph's College

New England Highway

LOCHINVAR 2321

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info

To apply:

• Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to patricia.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au

• Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including their contact details, one of whom must be their current principal.

• Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process.

• *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted*