<p><b>Location:</b> Catholic Education Office, Wollongong</p><p><strong><em>Classification:</em></strong><em>&nbsp;Full Time – 5-year contract</em></p> <p><strong><em>Commencing: </em></strong><em>Term 4/2022</em></p> <ul> <li>Designated Deputy to the Director of Schools</li> <li>Drive improved learning growth for over 20,000 students</li> <li>Salary commencing from $250K (plus vehicle and benefits)</li> </ul> <p>The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) proudly serves Catholic school communities across Illawarra, Macarthur, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven regions. CEDoW’s Catholic Education Office and its 38 Catholic schools constitute the system of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. Core to its Mission is CEDoW’s commitment to create vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their lives through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.</p> <p>Launching the search for its inaugural Deputy Director, CEDoW invites interest from Australia’s executive education leadership community to explore this notable opportunity to lead the commitment to the improvement of the learning and wellbeing agenda for this growing and thriving Catholic education system.</p> <p>The Deputy Director works in collaboration with school leaders on the implementation of a Catholic School Improvement Agenda and <em>Lighting the Way 2023+</em> Strategic plan initiatives to deliver growth in student learning, wellbeing and faith in Catholic education across our 38 schools.</p> <p>Building and leading a highly impactful team focused on learning and wellbeing consisting of Heads of Continuous Catholic School Improvement, as well as the Head of Wellbeing and Heads of Learning, this opportunity demands a true Catholic leader committed to supporting the Mission of the Catholic Church in education.</p> <p>You’ll be a resilient and highly inspired leader committed to working and thinking strategically and systematically to transform schools/systems. Using your deep expertise in school education and proven capability to make a measurable difference in student outcomes in learning and wellbeing, your expert knowledge of contemporary research in the K-12 education landscape is invaluable.&nbsp; Postgraduate qualifications in education leadership or equivalent are essential.</p> <p>This opportunity calls for someone who is able and ready to demonstrate the CEDoW values of hope, compassion, justice and integrity throughout service delivery and decisions. Someone who leads with respect, integrity, and faith to create high performing learning communities focused on learning and wellbeing growth for all and based on contemporary evidenced based research.</p> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to make real impact on student learning and wellbeing outcomes for the 20,000 children in our care</li> <li>A platform to enable impact for an organisation clear on mission and purpose</li> <li>Attractive salary packaging options including fully maintained vehicle as per CEDoW’s Vehicle Management policy</li> <li>Access to programs to support your ongoing professional learning, formation, and career development</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <ul> <li>For a confidential conversation and to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Moira McGarva on m: 0481 180 059 (<a href="mailto:moira@peoplebench.com.au">moira@peoplebench.com.au</a>)</li> <li>Applications close at 5pm 18 July 2022</li> <li>All application must be made through <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__seek.com.au&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=Ab0QvlN45UpQ9yLFxAXiOFnCOCfqvrLLi5_qZ1-2704&amp;r=ZBMGBiWDRzJasiQoCNvL_MIL_bXejIt09cm-7Jt-AYA&amp;m=9CeVgLS89SpMGOLwFN5wP2iGRFJ43ImPN3wXsBjH04JIYhG6Gsk9C9yE0R64AMRS&amp;s=RMxi9GLKil5wEDFi8ygzc36-K5q9F4NHh6ucd-9v_xo&amp;e=">seek.com.au</a> with a current resume</li> </ul> <p>VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: CEDoW recognises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in the workplace is central to the mission and success of our schools and offices. To protect the health and safety, applicants must be able to comply with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/about-us/policies/covid-19-vaccination-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COVID-19 Vaccination Policy</a>&nbsp;as a condition of employment with CEDoW.</p> <p>Subject to negotiation with the successful applicant, this role will commence at the start of Term 4, 2022. To learn more about the region, visit <a href="http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/">www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au</a></p>