Leader Of Learning

Posted: 09/09/2024- Closing Date: 22/09/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Adamstown- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Pius X High School, Adamstown, is looking for a Permanent full-time Leader of Learning - Administration to start in January 2025.

As a coeducational Catholic school for Years 7 to 10, St Pius X High School is dedicated to achieving excellence in all academic areas. The school offers a variety of opportunities for students to succeed and has a strong reputation in the Newcastle region. St Pius X values the creativity, skill, and talent of its teaching staff, fostering an environment where these qualities are nurtured and celebrated. The curriculum includes both traditional and modern courses, with students consistently performing above the state average in NAPLAN tests and excelling in the Higher School Certificate.

The Leader of Learning - Administration (Coordinator) is responsible for assisting the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure the smooth performance of the school's operational and organisational tasks. Allocated tasks may vary slightly between schools and details will be agreed with the successful applicant as part of the contract process. Examples of duties the Leader of Learning - Administration may be required to perform, depending on the school's requirements, are to
- oversee areas of compliance that safeguard daily routines and practices within the school
- ensure the school is adequately staffed during teacher absence
- oversee the organisation of the school's emergency procedures and drills
- lead and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of timetables
- implement current policies and processes
- establish processes that support all staff to improve student outcomes
- oversee the management of internal and external testing and examination
- ensure the school's facilities are properly maintained

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
- Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure the school's daily operations run effectively
- High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
- Demonstrated ability to organise, initiate and drive change and ensure a culture of continuous improvement
- Demonstrated capacity to think and act strategically; to exercise sound judgement; and to support the school leadership team in leading the mission of the school
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
- Prior leadership experience (Desirable)

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- NESA Teacher Accreditation
- Working with Children Clearance number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- Postgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of leadership, educational leadership, IT, Admin, Curriculum) (Desirable)
- Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
- Applicants should provide a reference from your Parish Priest. Please provide them with this reference form for completion.

Applications close**:Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to impl