Middle Leader

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated
**Middle Leader - Student Wellbeing **to uphold the mission of the school through leadership in the support of students as school and family community members. This is a Tier 3, full-time continuing teaching appointment, with an initial one-year appointment as Middle Leader. Subsequent three-year appointments as Middle Leader will be offered following a successful performance review.

**This role involves**:

- developing and implementing effective pastoral practices which provides for student welfare;
- coordinating the efforts of staff in holistic student growth by ensuring that appropriate programs and processes are developed and followed at all levels, encouraging students to embrace a way of living based on the values of the Gospel and to manage student behaviours which are contrary to this;
- ensuring the quality and effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision;
- developing partnerships with parents and carers and other appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and
- prudently administering available resources.

For more detailed information regarding the requirements of this position, please see the Middle Leader Student Wellbeing Position description attached.

**About Us**:
Mt Maria College Petrie is a co-educational Secondary College administered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane through the Brisbane Catholic Education Office and is a member of Marist Schools of Australia. It is located next to Our Lady of the Way school and Church in Petrie. The College was established by Brisbane Catholic Education in 1987 and was originally named “Kolbe College” after Saint Maximillian Kolbe. One of the main strengths of the College is the continual provision of Inclusive Education to its clientele. Central to our existence is the genuine concern for each student’s academic, spiritual and personal development. Promoting the Catholic faith, personal formation and building confidence and self esteem are paramount within our College community. There is a strong sense of family atmosphere and a great support for our College Mission. The College is nestled on four hectares of gardens and bush-land setting. Mt Maria College Petrie offers a flexible curriculum to meet the educational needs of all students ranging from those with tertiary aspirations to those with specific educational needs.
**Explore**
**our school website**
**to learn more about us.**

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**Working at BCE our teachers are required to**:

- hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education
- Estimated Start Date:
**Commencing January 2023**
- Employment Tenure:
**Full Time | Continuing**
- Tenure Duration (if "Fixed Term"):

- If Part Time, hours and/or days required:

- Employment Conditions:
**Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement**

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**Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised closing date.***
- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _
- commitment to the safeguarding of children_
- and promotes a culture where _
**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**:

- . Successful applicants will complete requisite _
- Working With Children (WWC)_
- pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._
- Equity and inclusion are at the _
- core of our Catholic values_

Contact Person: Kerry Maher
- Contact Telephone Number: 3285 5500

**Closing Date: 11-Jan-2023