Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Salesian College - Chadstone

CHADSTONE, VIC 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 February 2023


The College is seeking applications for an Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching, to oversee our current pedagogical practices; learning, teaching, curriculum, assessment, reporting and innovation. This is an integral role in promoting our vibrant and dynamic learning culture in which academic excellence flourishes and learning programs cater for the needs and aspirations of all students.

<p>Full-time (5 year appointment plus 3 years pending appraisal)<br /></p><p>Commencing Term 2, 2023 (or by negotiation). </p><p><b>ABOUT SALESIAN COLLEGE</b><br /></p><p><b><i>Vision </i></b></p><p>A dynamic, joy-filled Catholic learning community, Salesian College inspires all boys to strive for excellence in the spirit of Don Bosco. </p><p><i><b>Mission </b></i></p><p>Salesian College Chadstone is a Catholic School for boys in the Salesian tradition. We welcome all boys and their families, celebrate diversity and promote relationships built on mutual respect. All in the community are treated as valued partners in laying the foundation for life-long learning. We celebrate the achievements of all within an environment of joy and optimism. </p><p>Salesian College Chadstone is committed to building a caring community which: </p><ul><li>Ensures that a Catholic and Salesian ethos underpins all aspects of College life within an atmosphere of respect for all</li><li>Promotes initiative, a spirit of enquiry and a desire to strive for academic excellence through innovative and supportive teaching</li><li>Provides students and staff with every opportunity to develop all aspects of each individual</li><li>Practises wise governance, strategic leadership and fair processes; and</li><li>Works in partnership with parents, families, past pupils, parishes, educational and ecclesiastical institutions and other civic agencies.</li></ul><p><b><i>Values </i></b></p><ul><li>Integrity </li><li>Respect </li><li>Belonging </li><li>Joy </li><li>Dynamism </li></ul><p><b>Salesian College is a Child Safe School in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359 </b></p><p>Salesian College provides employees, volunteers and clergy with regular and appropriate opportunities to develop their knowledge of, openness to and ability to address child safety matters. This includes induction, ongoing training and professional learning in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359 to ensure that everyone understands and is compliant in their professional and legal obligations and responsibilities, and the procedures for reporting suspicion of child abuse and neglect. </p><p><b>POSITION </b></p><p>The Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching has particular responsibility for overseeing all matters related to learning, teaching, curriculum, assessment, reporting and innovation in relation to current pedagogical practices. He/she has an integral role in promoting a vibrant and dynamic learning culture in which academic excellence flourishes within the College and learning programs cater for the needs and aspirations of all students. </p><p>The Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching assists the Principal ensuring, by their example that: </p><p>• The Catholic ethos of the College is upheld, supported and further developed giving witness to Gospel values in his/her own personal and professional life. </p><p>• The pastoral care of staff, students and families, especially those with particular needs is of highest priority. </p><p>• A love for and an appreciation of the value of learning is promoted by personal example. </p><p>• The development of excellence in teaching and learning, by promoting and modelling contemporary pedagogical practice. </p><p> </p><p>The Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching is ex officio a member of the College Leadership Team and convenes the College Learning Team and Learning Mentors.<br /></p><p><b>Applicants should submit: </b></p><ul><li>A covering letter of no more than one page outlining subject areas and why the application is being made </li><li>Curriculum Vitae </li><li>Response to the Selection Criteria (responses to the criteria should not exceed three A4 pages) </li><li>The names and contact details of three relevant referees including most recent Principal, if applicable. </li></ul><p><b>For the Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching Information Pack, Role Description and to APPLY visit: </b></p><p>https://www.salesian.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment/ </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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