<p><b>ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – STUDENT ENGAGEMENT<br />Permanent Teaching appointment | Fixed Term (5-year tenure) for leadership<br /></b><br />Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for this full-time position,<br />commencing Semester 2, 2024.</p><p><br /><b>The opportunity</b><br />An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Senior Leadership Team for a fixed-term full-time<br />Assistant Principal – Student Engagement. This diverse and pivotal senior role holds a place<br />on the Senior School Leadership Team and leads the Student Engagement/Development<br />Programs for the Secondary School.</p><p><br /><b>About the role</b><br />The Assistant Principal Student Engagement (APSE) is responsible for leading the academic<br />care for all students through the development of policies and practices relating to student<br />engagement, pastoral care, wellbeing and implementing strategies that result in students<br />leading their own behaviour well.</p><p><br />The role ensures the academic care programs are well structured and consistent with the<br />College’s educational vision for the Secondary School by leading and inspiring their team<br />which encompasses Heads of Year and Mentors, school psychologists and the therapy dog.<br />The APSE has responsibility for designing, implementing, and leading innovative initiatives<br />based on evidence-based research and contemporary practice to support and empower a<br />proactive and powerful space for young people to thrive.</p><p><br /><b>Working at Radford College</b><br />As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:<br />• An attractive remuneration package<br />• A vibrant and rewarding place to work<br />• Tools of the trade including mobile phone, laptop, and tablet devices<br />• Generous superannuation after qualifying period<br />• Salary Sacrificing<br />• Professional Learning financial support<br />• Staff priority on the wating list for your child/ren to attend Radford College<br />• A 25 percent staff discount on tuition fees for your child/ren to attend Radford College<br />• Subsidised OSHC<br />• Assistance with relocation costs<br />• Salary Continuance Insurance<br />• Access to gym facilities and group fitness classes<br />• Excellent resources and grounds<br />• Electric vehicle charging stations<br />• Free onsite parking<br />For further information, please visit the <a href="https://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">Employment page on our Website.</a></p><p><br /><b>About you</b><br />Having achieved appropriate tertiary qualifications, you are an excellent leader with a proven<br />capacity to improve student engagement and outcomes and inform the tone and culture of the<br />student cohort through consultation, development implementation and review of programs and<br />practices.<br />A high-level strategic thinker, your passion and commitment to leading continuous<br />improvement is coupled with the ability to review and analyse data to make informed decisions<br />concerning appropriate interventions within the Radford College context.<br />This has given you demonstrable experience in driving change management processes which<br />identifiably contribute to strategic success. You are a confident self-starter who enjoys building<br />relationships based on trust and respect with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of<br />the organisation.<br />Possessing excellent leadership and communication skills, you will have a strong customer-<br />service focus and can be relied upon to work autonomously.</p><p><br /><b>Candidates must:</b><br />• Have demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of<br />student development and engagement programs and policies.<br />• Have a proven capacity to model and share excellent skills and knowledge.<br />• Demonstrate a sound understanding and knowledge of relevant compliance<br />requirements in relation to child protection and Mandatory Reporting.<br />• Demonstrate the ability to manage complex student wellbeing matters in a timely and<br />effective manner.<br />• Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning<br />team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.<br />• Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent<br />time management skills.<br />• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare.<br />• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals.<br />• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom.</p><p><br /><b>Qualifications</b><br />• Teaching qualification (Masters level preferable)<br />• TQI registration<br />• Post graduate qualifications in student welfare, psychology and/or social work or a<br />similar discipline.</p><p><br /><b>How to Apply</b><br />Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the <a href="https://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">Employment section on the</a><br /><a href="https://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">College Website</a> <br />If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at<br /><a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;radford.act.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment&#64;radford.act.edu.au</a></p><p><br />Applications close at midnight on Sunday 31 March 2024, and should be addressed to:<br />The Principal<br />email: <a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;radford.act.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment&#64;radford.act.edu.au</a></p><p><br /><i>Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.</i><br /></p>