<p>The College is seeking a Director of Wellbeing to lead the Wellbeing teams and be part of the Executive Team of the College. </p> <p><b>Essential Criteria: </b></p><p>• Demonstrated leadership ability related to the religious, educational, pastoral, academic and community dimensions of the College; in particular leadership in student wellbeing and pastoral care for improved student outcomes.<br /></p><p>• The ability to work effectively and enthusiastically to develop both knowledge and faith aspects of our students</p><p>• Demonstrated capacity to perform at Middle Leadership level including well-developed organisational, ICT and record management skills and the ability to lead and follow through with initiatives and directives.</p><p> • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills</p><p> </p><p>• Passion for and understanding of the College’s pastoral care and wellbeing approach and an ability to lead and develop effective initiatives.</p><p>• The ability to work strategically with the Wellbeing Coordinators, Faculty and Executive teams</p><p> • Demonstrable and sustained success as a classroom teacher and in a pastoral care role</p><p> • Experience in working in collaboration with students, their parents, teachers, staff and other support services to maximise student achievement, wellbeing and learning outcomes</p><p> </p><p>• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, including collaborative planning, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relations.</p><p>• The ability to lead a growth-based model of student development, integrating learning and wellbeing, based on a positive approach to working with students and their families </p><p>• Evidence of a commitment to building a positive, innovative, successful and resilient Patrician College community, dedicated to the improvement of the experiences, lives and opportunities for our students.  </p><p>• Understanding of and ability to implement Sydney Catholic Schools Wellbeing and Student Management policies, guidelines and procedures</p><p>• Experience in implementing restorative justice, procedural fairness and working with families to support their children<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Desirable Criteria:</b><br /></p><p> • A willingness to contribute to the development of the Catholic ethos and learning culture of the College</p><p> • Relevant professional development to this position </p><p>• Experience in successful strategic and organisational leadership<br /></p><p> • Successful experience in a Wellbeing leadership role</p><p> • Highly developed personal skills and credibility in building relationships and a sense of community amongst students, parents and staff.</p><p> </p> <p>• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and experience in education and wellbeing</p><p> • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curriculum and education programs to meet the needs of students with complex needs; including an understanding of the effect of trauma and its effect on the capacity of young people to engage with education and learning.</p><p> • Understanding of the interface between the education and welfare sectors.</p><p> • The ability to work collaboratively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to supporting young people. </p><p><br /></p><p>The successful applicant will be a dynamic and passionate educator with a Diploma of Education, qualifications in the area of student wellbeing and experience working in education with students who are at risk and have special needs and identified disabilities.<br /></p><p> </p> <p>Applicants for this position are asked to ensure the following documentation is submitted by the due date:</p> <p>1. A letter addressed to the Principal, outlining reasons for your interest in the position.</p> <p>2. A current Curriculum Vitae including experience, qualifications, Working with Children check and at least three referees, including the current employer.</p> <p> </p> <p>Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 7th December 2020. </p>