Leader of Research, Growth and Development

**Job no**: 507101
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary) - Marsden Park
**Categories**: Teaching, Other

Executive Leadership Role remunerated equivalent to Assistant Principal level

5 point co-ordinator

Permanent, full-time role commencing in Term 4, 2024 in preparation for 2025 (by negotiation)

Leader of Research, Growth and Development (K-12)

This is a new role based on growth of the school

The School

Established in 2017 with just 86 students spanning Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke’s at Marsden Park has a reputation for being a pioneering educational community within Catholic Schools, Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community,’ we are at the forefront of creating the ‘new normal’ for learning from preschool through post-school. Our environment is defined by a flexible curriculum that nurtures faith-filled, curious children, empowering them to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers in an ever-changing world.

By 2024, St Luke’s has experienced remarkable growth, now enrolling over 1,800 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. In addition, our long day center accommodates 59 children daily, and our specialized high-needs center, Arrunga, supports 40 students with moderate intellectual disabilities. The school is broken into three interconnected schools each with its own identity and purpose, but with a connection to the St Luke’s College Community. The learning pathway is documented in the below image:
This learning pathway seamlessly connects the Schools of Learning—Foundations, Leadership, and Entrepreneurs—through a curriculum initially rooted in literacy and numeracy building towards independence and autonomy. By explicitly teaching inquiry, alongside essential social and enterprise skills, we prepare students for a rapidly changing world. These critical skills are embodied in our core pillars: witnessing in the way of Christ, managing self, relating to others, inquiring, thinking, and creating. Throughout their journey at St Luke’s, students also experience ongoing faith formation, which is intricately woven into every aspect of their education.

Role Outline

We seek people with ‘character’ and skills

Please note

Due to the fact that we live in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world, the nature, priorities and placement of this role, will change over time.

Qualifications and accreditations:

- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
- Eligibility to teach in NSW according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
- Statement of Service

Interested?

Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website.

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.

Application Requirements

Initially
- Do some research on us by viewing Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.
- Read the St Luke’s Teacher Norms

And then, by no later than 16 October, formally express your interest by forwarding:

- An outline of why you might be suitable for this role in the format of either:

- No more than 4 minute video
- No more than 3 page written response with a 30 second introductory video
- Resume with three referees

Mrs Kelly Bauer

Position Description

**Advertised**: 16 Sep 2024 13:09 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 16 Oct 2024 17:10 AUS Eastern Daylight Time