Deputy Principal

A research-informed leader, who inspires authentic and contemporary programs
- Exceptional educational leader with outstanding strategic and visionary skills
- Be part of a dynamic leadership team

Applications are warmly invited for the position of Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching at Thomas Carr College in Tarneit, Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced educational leader who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students, staff and families.

The Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching plays a significant role at Thomas Carr College. The position requires:

- An exceptional educational leader with outstanding strategic and visionary skills
- A research-informed and purposeful leader, who inspires relevant, authentic and contemporary programs
- An outstanding communicator who fosters community and builds stakeholder capacity.

**School Overview**:
Thomas Carr College began in 1997 with 72 Year 7 students, situated on a temporary site in Tarneit Road. Classes began in portables with donated equipment being the only materials available for the staff and students, however, a great relationship between the staff and students emerged that could only be developed in such a small community. These students went on to complete the College’s first VCE classes in 2002.

It is this spirit that has transformed Thomas Carr College from a small school into one of the prominently known Colleges in the western suburbs of Melbourne. There have also been many physical changes that have occurred since our first year. We are now surrounded by contemporary buildings. We have also been increasing our presence in the international market. We have sister school relationships with several schools across Asia. The College regularly hosts visits from these international schools throughout the school year.

Thomas Carr College is a dynamic Catholic learning community guided by our Gospel values. Our Catholic faith has a vital role to fulfil in the education of our students; it is at the very core of our purpose and identity. Each Thomas Carr College staff member bears witness to these values in their interactions with staff, students, families and the community.

**Position Summary**:
The College embraces a learning culture where excellence in the spiritual, academic, cultural and co-curricular areas is encouraged, recognised and celebrated. Relationships are the cornerstone of learning at Thomas Carr College and are central to the community’s wellbeing.

The position of Deputy Principal is an important leadership position within the College in supporting the Principal and community to enact the mission and vision of the College.

As a member of the College Executive Team, the Deputy Principal: Learning & Teaching will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the College through a collaborative and innovative approach. While responsible for specific aspects of the College, the Deputy Principal: Learning & Teaching works with all members of the leadership team to ensure a common vision for the College and its effective organisation and planning. The prime responsibility of the Deputy Principal: Learning & Teaching is to provide a vision for, and leadership in, the provision of contemporary, quality educational programs.

The Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching leads the core strategic focus of the College to build a culture of expert teaching where teachers:

- challenge all students to achieve their personal best.
- believe all students can learn.
- have high levels of knowledge and understanding of their method areas.
- can guide student learning to desirable surface and deep outcomes.
- can successfully monitor learning and provide feedback that assists students to progress.
- can attend to the more attitudinal attributes of learning (especially developing self-efficacy and mastery motivation).
- can provide defensible evidence of positive impacts of their teaching on student learning.

**Key Responsibilities** (abridged - full PD available in Applicant Pack)

Leading the life of the College:

- Actively support the College’s Mission and Vision Statement.
- In conjunction with the other members of the College Executive Group, assist with the daily leadership of the College.
- Be an active and visible presence in the learning environment.
- Support case management resolution of relevant teacher/student issues.
- Lead Annual Review Meetings and other meetings with staff as requested by the Principal and in accordance with the industrially agreed processes.
- Deputise for the Principal, as required.

Leading Contemporary Learning and Teaching:

- Foster a culture of contemporary, research-driven pedagogical practices.
- Develop structures for collaborative leadership and development of learning programs.
- Further strengthen student agency and voice in learning.
- Ensure learning programs meet State, National and Diocesan requirements.
- Regularly su