Expression of Interest

**Introduction**:
Expressions of interest are invited from current staff of St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton for the acting position of School Based Transition Coordinator.
Duration of the higher duties is from 14 November to 20 December 2024.
**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Transition Coordinator is a new temporary middle leadership position designed to support the implementation program for the expansion of the school/college to become a Years 7-12 Secondary College. The local Transition Coordinator will have an integral role in preparing and leading operational changes as the school/college transitions to a Years 7-12 Secondary College.
The position is a 3 Point Coordinator role directly reporting to the Principal and is a key member of the local Transition Committee.
Core function
Working closely with the Principal and the Assistant Principals, the Transition Coordinator shares responsibility for managing the smooth transition of the school/college to its full operation as a 7-12 Secondary College. The Transition Coordinator will have responsibility for implementing the key findings relating to the schools ongoing development as a complete Year 7-12 Catholic School.
**These processes and programs include**:

- Co-ordinating and participating in the local Transition committee which will be chaired by the Principal.
- Establishing, co-ordinating and attending all sub-committees to support the implementation of the purposefully designed Diocesan model for the school. Such sub-committees will include, but are not limited to:

- Catholic Identity
- Uniform
- Transport
- Technology
- Refurbishment and Buildings
- Community Liaisons and Partnerships
- Timetable
- Attendance
- Reporting
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Pedagogy Reform
- Staff professional learning (teaching and support staff)
- Learning Support
- Enrolments
- School/college Partnerships
- Sport.
- Work closely with all parties to ensure that the timeline set by the implementation committee remains as agreed
- Managing local communication channels to support the implementation processes
- Maintenance of and communication of Project timeline.
- Direct liaison with all bodies engaged to support the transition process (e.g. local government agencies, construction companies, architects, primary schools, diocesan shared services, local businesses, local neighbourhood, etc.)
- Weekly updates to the School/College Executive during scheduled meetings
- Weekly Staff updates at Staff Briefing and through leadership at Staff Meetings
- Support of the Pedagogical Mentor in developing appropriate curriculum focus and pedagogy as the school evolves to a 7-12 model.

For further information
Please contact your current principal
- Within your cover letter outline your skills, experience, and suitability for the role (no more than 2 typed A4 pages)

**Applications close**: Wednesday 30th October 2024 at 11.59pm