Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning

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About MacKillop Specialist School, Geelong Campus

MacKillop Specialist School is part of the education services provided by MacKillop Family Services, whose founding members, the Sisters of Mercy, the Sisters of St Joseph and the Christian Brothers have a long and rich tradition of ensuring equity and access to education for all children. MacKillop Specialist School caters for children (Foundation-VCAL) who are disengaged from learning, have complex and diverse needs and therefore require extensive adjustments to access learning.

Due to MacKillop Education Services expanding over the last 5 years, we are seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate and committed to working with these children, young people and their families to enhance their educational outcomes.

About the role

MacKillop is currently seeking a Deputy Principal who will work closely with the Principal, Executive Principal, and the local and combined Leadership Teams. This is a key role within the organisation and will be a member of the College Leadership Team. This position reports to the Principal.

The Deputy Principal will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and learning and well-being as outlined in the strategic plan and the role description. In collaboration with the Executive Principal, Principal and members of the Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal will lead MacKillop Education in the development of an exemplary learning and teaching environment that is mindful of the well-being needs of all students.

In the Principal's absence, the Deputy Principal replaces the Principal and assumes full authority and responsibility for the programs.

This is a full-time position with the commence date of Term 4 2018 (or as negotiated), for an initial period of 6 years. The Deputy Principal will have a teaching role at the school, and has an ongoing tenure as a teacher at the School.

This position will be primarily based in the Geelong campus of the MacKillop Specialist School. Some travel may be required.

Key responsibilities

As a member of the Leadership Team the Deputy Principal will:

• Actively collaborate with the Principal to promote and enhance the Catholic identity of MacKillop Education Programs and ensure that all practices and procedures reflect the vision, mission and values of MacKillop.
• Exhibit exemplary leadership, in education, across the school and MacKillop Education Programs.
• Have a shared responsibility for strategic planning and the continued implementation of the priorities established through the School Improvement Process.
• Be responsible for the vision and implementation of the learning and teaching and well-being Annual Action Plans.
• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving best practice in learning and teaching through the formation of a learning community.
• Support the Principal in actively seeking to build leadership capacity which embodies critical reflection and continuous growth in professional practice.
• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate channels of communications at all levels of MacKillop Education with Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM), Department of Education and Training Victoria (DETV), Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA), Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and other external bodies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Be accredited to teach in a Catholic School, or exemption from the requirement of Accreditation
• Have full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• Hold relevant academic qualifications

• Have a proven record of success as a leader, with an extensive knowledge of current educational theory and practice.
• Have an understanding of the issues facing students ‘at risk’ and be well-versed in student well-being.
• Have sound leadership and management skills and the ability to lead and facilitate change within a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all members of the MacKillop Education community.
• Support the ethos and values of the Catholic tradition with a strong commitment to Catholic education and an understanding of and willingness to model Catholic values and the Sanctuary commitments.
• Have a proven capacity for innovation and a commitment to excellence.
• Have the proven passion and ability to provide effective spiritual, cultural, transformational and professional leadership.
• Be committed to continuous improvement.

How to apply

Please select "Apply for this job", which will divert you to the company website ad. Within the ad, you will find for a copy of the position description and MacKillop's Employment Application form. Alternatively, please visit the Careers section of our website, www.mackillop.org.au.

To apply, please email your resume, a document addressing the criteria for this role and a MacKillop Employment Application form to [email protected].

Intended start date: Term 4, 2018 or later, by negotiation

Intended end date: Term 4, 2024

Applications close: 4pm, Saturday 4 August 2018