Are you passionate about driving positive change in education and ready to lead with vision and purpose?

The Role

As a School Improvement Leader, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education and ensuring the safety and well-being of students across our Catholic schools. You will lead a cohort of schools, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and supporting school leaders to operate with confidence and in alignment with CESL’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Embody and promote the principles of Catholic Teaching, fostering a sense of community and shared mission across schools.
• Oversee and report on compliance, ensuring schools meet regulatory requirements and adhere to CESL policies.
• Provide guidance to principals and school leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address complex issues in key areas such as safeguarding, finance, human resources, and learner growth.

About You

• You will hold a Masters in Education or related field; Victorian Institute of Teaching registration; current unrestricted Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Proven experience in school leadership or educational administration, with a strong understanding of governance and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Education, with a passion for supporting the holistic development of students and school communities.

Why Catholic Education Sandhurst?

Join a vibrant community that values leadership, innovation, and faith. As a School Improvement Leader, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the education and well-being of students across the Diocese of Sandhurst, working in partnership with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence.

In Term 3 of 2024, CESL launched ‘Magnify Sandhurst’, a comprehensive whole-of-system improvement program. Magnify Sandhurst is a response to the CESL Strategic Plan. In preparing to apply for this role, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with our Guiding Lights, as well as the Introduction to Magnify Sandhurst and the Magnify Sandhurst Operational Details. 

The Catholic Education Sandhurst Office

The Catholic Education Sandhurst Office Team comprises approximately 110 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)

CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.

Applications close 5pm on 29 November 2024.

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.

We reserve the right to begin the interview process before the advertised closing date and encourage early applications.