St Johns College, Dubbo
Co-Educational (7-12)
Permanent Full-time Position + Coordinator 2 Allowance
Commencing: Term 1 2025

St Johns College Dubbo is seeking a passionate and dedicated PDHPE KLA Leader to join our Middle Leadership Team. This role is focused on leading the Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education (PDHPE) department by supporting both the academic and wellbeing growth of our students. This is a 2pt position with an additional 0.2 FTE time allocation.

As the new PDHPE KLA Leader, your day may consist of:

• Partnering with the Leadership Team to drive cultural change and school improvement
• Collaborating with Middle Leaders to align academic care with student wellbeing
• Engage with Senior Leaders to address the learning needs of the College community
• Foster a positive, faith-filled environment where students thrive and staff excel
• Lead evidence-based practices in pedagogy, curriculum, and wellbeing initiatives
• Advance teaching and learning projects within the school community
• Manage data processes to support learning growth for students and staff
  
  

About You
We are looking for someone who is able to meet the following selection criteria:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW
• Ability to teach PDHPE across Stages 4-6
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a PDHPE Faculty
• Skilled in transparent, timely communication with students, staff, and parents, with the ability to employ conflict resolution strategies and foster a positive, supportive school environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a middle leadership team, supporting professional learning, mentorship, and a cohesive, student-centred culture

About Our Offer

• 2-point coordinator allowance
• Salary packaging available
• Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst offers robust support systems for teachers
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system, gaining access to resources, expertise, and support from colleagues across the diocese
• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• The tight-knit community in Dubbo fosters a sense of belonging and support among residents
• The city hosts events like the Dubbo Show, showcasing agriculture and local talents, as well as festivals that bring the community together in celebration
  
  

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

Located in Dubbo NSW, St Johns College is a vibrant Catholic secondary school committed to providing a faith-based education to our students. St Johns College has a proud tradition of academic excellence, sporting prowess, spiritual development and contributing to the community of Dubbo and beyond, since 1969. Our staff are dedicated to contributing to our students' growth academically, spiritually, and socially. With a comprehensive curriculum aligned with NESA guidelines, we offer a diverse range of subjects, allowing you to inspire and engage students in their learning journey.

Click here to find out more about St John’s College, Dubbo.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 20 November 2024.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Vanessa Creed, Business Manager, via email at v.creed@bth.catholic.edu.au.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.