St Joseph's - North Melbourne – North Melbourne VIC Full time 4 days ago, from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools In 2025, the newly named Saints College - Colac Campus, currently St Joseph's School, is seeking an experienced leader to shape the future of our school during this exciting transition.Since 2012, we have led the way in radically inclusive education, supporting students with diverse challenges.We are an inclusive school for 12-25 year olds seeking an alternative to mainstream education.Our environment celebrates all abilities and backgrounds, providing transformative learning experiences catering to individual needs.We operate multiple campuses located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, Blend ED.In 2025, we will expand our offerings with the opening of three new campuses in Fitzroy North, Sunshine, and Bungaree, as part of our growth strategy to establish additional campuses in the future.The young people we serve often face significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal, or familial challenges, which demand unique interventions.Our approach is grounded in the Operation by Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.ABOUT COLAC CAMPUS Established as a full campus in 2022, the Colac campus plays a vital role in the St Joseph's narrative, with its roots tracing back to students from the Colac community who were initially enrolled through the Geelong site.The dedication these young people demonstrated towards their education underscored the need for a campus within their community.At the Colac campus, we offer a comprehensive educational program, including the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7-10, the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), a range of electives, the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), and Vocational Education and Training (VET) options.Colac itself is recognised as an excellent place to work, offering a supportive community, a range of recreational activities, and a blend of natural beauty and modern amenities.The Colac campus is characterised by a small, warm, and close-knit school community, fostering strong and trusting relationships among students and staff.Its tranquil environment and friendly atmosphere make it an attractive location for educators seeking a fulfilling career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.ABOUT THE ROLE: An exciting opportunity exists to lead the Colac Campus at St Joseph's Special Assistance School, commencing in Term 1, 2025.As Campus Principal, you will have delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management and leadership and any outreach services related to the Colac campus.You will lead a team of professional and dedicated teaching staff, youth workers and support staff who are committed to providing educational pathways for young people who have been disenfranchised from mainstream education.This is an outstanding career opportunity to take the next step in your leadership journey.This role will develop you as an educator and leader and allow you to make a significant impact on the education and lives of our young people.The ideal candidate will be an experienced educational leader, who is committed to working in a trauma-informed practice model that promotes diversity, safety and inclusion.This is essential for fostering positive social outcomes and re-engaging young people in learning.The successful applicant must be a registered teacher in Victoria or be able to gain registration prior to the commencement of the position.This will be a 5-year fixed term contract position.TO APPLY: Applications should be addressed to Michael Crowe, Director of Schools, St Joseph's Central Office.Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Careers at www.stjosephs.vic.edu.au/careers.Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now on our careers page and include: Current CV Cover Letter, outlining reasons for your interest in and suitability for the position (2 pages max) Written Statement, addressing the four domains of leadership listed in the Position Description (3 pages max) Please submit your application (in one document) to ****** If you are interested in the above role then please email ****** to obtain a copy of the position description or contact Michael Crowe on 0428 167 ***, with any questions about the role.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.St Joseph's Schools are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.St Joseph's is a child safe environment.St Joseph's is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care.All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359.All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | St Josephs.vic.edu.au #J-18808-Ljbffr