POSITIONS VACANT

The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time position of Team Leader - Leadership and Professional Growth with the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW).

WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG

• An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education

• A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community

• Flexible Working Opportunities

• Ex-Gratia leave during the Christmas Period

• Salary Packaging

• A Generous Salary of $165,000 - $195,000 plus superannuation and access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle as per CEDoW Travel and Vehicle Policies

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a senior leadership position within the People and Culture team, that works across all 38 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. The position is directly responsible for leading a team that develops and delivers a range of programs and professional development that builds the leadership capacity of CEDoW staff including Teachers, Middle Leaders, Assistant Principals, Principals and Corporate Services personnel. Key duties include:

• Developing, leading and executing a professional development strategy for CEDoW employees across all functions of the organisation

• Build leadership capacity of staff through the development of and presentation of targeted professional learning opportunities

• Develop, review, publish and implement frameworks, guidelines and policies which support ongoing workforce professional growth

• Support and collaborate with School Leaders, internal and external stakeholders

• Support workforce planning and management

• Lead and Manage the Leadership and Professional Growth team and work to support Continuous Catholic School Improvement

• Oversee the management of NESA Teacher Accreditation Processes and Requirements for compliance

• Management and oversight of performance appraisal process for senior leaders in schools 

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Extensive experience at the school leadership level or equivalent

• Ability to articulate and implement a clear vision for leadership and professional growth aligned to the workforce strategy

• Knowledge and understanding of the system of Catholic schools 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Well developed project management skills

• Competence in presenting to groups of adults demonstrating knowledge of and ability to implement adult learning strategies

• Significant capacity to develop and deliver well targeted training packages for the development of leadership skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Over five year experience as a School Principal or equivalent experience in a senior managerial role

• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant academic discipline (educational leadership, theology, organisational development, etc)

• Proven evidence of experience and capacity to coach and mentor staff (for example as an Accredited GROWTH Coach/ Approved OTL Leadership facilitator/ Approved GENOS facilitator)

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are asked to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2 pages).

Applicants also provide a cover letter Expression of Interest (1 page) and attach their CV / career history

To confidentially discuss your interest in this position please contact Natasha O’Donoghue, Assistant Director- People and Culture on 02 4250 9502.

This position is child related work. Applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check.

To submit your application of interest please select the Apply Now button at the bottom of the advertisement.

Closing date:  Monday 11 November 2024 11:55pm