Head of Student Engagement

2 weeks ago


North Parramatta, Australia Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Full time

**Job no**: 506909
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
**Categories**: School Leadership

As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, the Head of Student Engagement is accountable for providing strategic leadership to ensure student wellbeing and compliance with relevant legislation, in particular leading attendance and behavior policies, programs and strategies to ensure all students within CSPD are safe and ready to learn.

This role will be overseeing the implementation of tailored strategies in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to build the capacity of schools and school leadership to create inclusive environments for all students. Collaborating with the system and school leaders, the Head of Student Engagement will be supporting CSPD’s commitment to building child-safe communities in schools, supporting every students’ growth in faith and learning.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

This role is a critical part of our mission to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students in our diocese.

As the Head of Student Engagement, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies that ensure our students are safe and ready to learn. This position involves leading our attendance and behavior policies and teams, overseeing programs that create inclusive environments, and collaborating with system and school leaders to align student support initiatives with our broader educational goals.

Your responsibilities will include providing strategic leadership in student wellbeing, designing universal attendance and behavior programs, and leading multidisciplinary services for students requiring more intensive levels of support. You'll also play a key role in our commitment to building child-safe communities in our schools.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**:

- Advanced tertiary qualifications in a related field
- Significant experience in educational and system leadership
- Current Working with Children Registration
- Capacity and desire to contribute to the ethos and strategic intent of Catholic schools Parramatta Diocese.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values along with:

- A passion for supporting children, adolescents and their families
- A compassionate and empathetic approach
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Highly developed capacity to effectively lead a team and to promote professional growth and school improvement.
- Capacity and desire to contribute to the ethos and strategic intent of Catholic schools Parramatta Diocese.

**OUR COMPANY**:
We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students.

**APPLY TODAY**

Applications are open until 11:55pm EST, Wednesday 11 September 2024. Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

**INTERESTED?**

**Advertised**: 21 Aug 2024 09:08 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Sep 2024 23:09 AUS Eastern Standard Time



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