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 please select the Apply Now button at the bottom of the advertisement.
Closing date: Monday 11 November 2024 11:55pm