Outdoor Education Convenor

3 weeks ago


Mornington, Australia Padua College Full time

**Role Description/Criteria**

Applications are sought for the position of Outdoor Education Convenor commencing in 2025. This is a two year tenured position from 2025 - 2026, together with an ongoing teaching position.

**Padua College** provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

The **_North Star_** is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.
We want every person to:

- recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
- be the best they can be; and
- make a positive impact on their world.

**_ Our Core Values:_**

a) We welcome and affirm

b) We inspire growth of the whole person

c) We create a love of learning

d) We build positive relationships

e) We embrace diversity

f) We show compassion for those in need

g) We reconcile and forgive

h) We work for a just and peaceful worldApplications are sought for the position of Outdoor Education Convenor commencing in January 2025.

**OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE**

The Convenor collaborates with the Learning Leader to promote and connect high-quality teaching to student engagement, successful learning, and positive student outcomes. The Convenor collaborates with the Learning Leader to ensure the rigour of individual courses, the quality of teaching across all studies in the learning area and their reflection of the principles of Padua College’s Learning and Teaching Framework.

In partnership with the Learning Leaders across the College, the Convenor’s role is to guide, support, develop and strengthen the attributes, knowledge, and skills of staff within their team so that every student’s learning positions him or her for success. The Convenor assists the Learning Leader in the efficient management and administration of the learning area across the College.

The Convenor is a key member of the Learning Team and reports directly to the Learning Leader.

**MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**
The Convenor’s major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
i. collaborating with the Learning Leader to oversee course provision to ensure exemplary pedagogy engages students in rigorous and relevant learning experiences that enhance their opportunities for success by embedding the Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework within the Learning Area;
ii. supporting the Learning Leader in leading curriculum and program development and leading innovation in learning design, implementation, and evaluation within the Learning Area, that aligns with the Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework;
iii. setting professional standards for teaching and learning within the Learning Area and developing the capabilities of team members to achieve those standards;
iv. assisting the Learning Leader to undertake the duties required to effectively manage and administer the Learning Area; and

v. performing other day-to-day duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal and/or members of the College Improvement Team.

Teachers are supported by the Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.

They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal - Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.

**SALARY REMUNERATION**: According to the CEMEA 2022, $78,021.00 - $115,737.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.

**PLUS Position of Leadership allowance: POL 1 $3,071.00 p.a.**

**Application Procedures**

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

**Details**:
**Address**:62 Oakbank Road
Mornington

**Phone**:5976 0100

**Principal**:Ms Kelly McGurn

**Applications Close**:21/10/2024

**Position**: Position of Leadership

**Type**:Ongoing

**Hours per Week**:Full-time



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