Holy Spirit College, Cairns Campus

Deputy Principal - Head of Campus

Full Time Fixed Term Position

5 year contract

30 Hours Per WeekCommencing: 19 January 2019

Applications Close: 5.00pm, Thursday 20 September 2018

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position. Intending applicants must:

o Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education;o Be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation;o Be committed, practicing Catholic with examplary leadership and teaching skills,

sound curriculum knowledge, approrpiate tertiary qualifications, excellentcommunication skills and a commitment to the practice of Catholic Education;

o Be registered or be eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers.

Catholic Education Services is an equal opportunity employer.

1. Complete Employment Application Form

Complete the attached Employment Application Form. Please notify your referees that you are applying forthis position and ensure you have their consent to nominate them. It is the Applicant’s responsibility toensure all referee information provided is accurate and contact details are correct. A referee from yourcurrent or most recent line manager must be included.

2. Covering Letter (Maximum 2 Pages)

Provide a covering letter outlining your experience and reason for applying for this position.

3. CV/Resume (Maximum 2 Pages)

Provide a CV/Resume which includes:

Education

Employment history (position, organisation, employment dates)

Professional memberships

Professional Development (any other courses you have completed or are currently enrolled in)

5. Supporting Documentation

Provide supporting documentation which include:

Qualifications and academic transcripts

Practicum Reports (Graduate Teachers ONLY)

Registration:

o Working with Children Blue Card

o Queensland College of Teachers

o Professional Membership

6. Submit Application

Submit your application comprising of:

Employment Application Form

Covering Letter

CV/Resume

Supporting Documentation

Submit To: Ms Erica ProsserPrincipalHoly Spirit College, Cooktown & CairnsPh: (07) 4053 4550Email: principal.holyspirit@cns.catholic.edu.au

You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application.

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4. Selection Criteria (Maximum 2 Pages)Address selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Selection Criteria

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REFEREES

In order to make an informed decision on your suitability for the position, Catholic Education will require to speak to referees that you nominate. A referee is a person that can provide us with detail in respect to your work ethic, experience and competency. Please list three referees, including a line manager in your most recent position. For teaching positions, you must include a line manager in your most recent education position, eg Principal. A Church representative/Religious or Clergy reference is defined as a Parish Priest, Bishop or member of a religious order. We reserve the right to request an additional referee if we believe a person has not been fully forthcoming.

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EMPLOYMENT HEALTH DECLARATION

If you are successful in securing an interview with Catholic Education, you will be required to complete an Employment Health Declaration. The purpose of this declaration is to ensure that you are fully able to perform the inherent requirements of the role (with reasonable adjustments if required) and that you are not placed in an environment or given tasks that would result in risks to your health or safety.

WORKING IN THE DIOCESE OF CAIRNS

The Catholic school system is an integral part of the Church. The Catholic Diocese of Cairns extends from Cardwell in the south, west to the Northern Territory border including the Atherton Tablelands, and north to gulf country, Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands. With the exception of schools in Weipa, Cooktown and Thursday Island, all schools and colleges are within two hours driving time from Cairns.

Catholic Education Services is the Diocesan education office. Leadership and strategic management of the system of schools is the responsibility of the Executive Director of Catholic Education Services, who is the employer of all Catholic Education staff in the Diocese. Further information about Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is available from the website: www.cns.catholic.edu.au

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Any appointment to a teaching position with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is subject to the appointee demonstrating appropriate qualifications and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers Registration. Any appointment to a non-teaching position with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is subject to the appointee being eligible to apply for and obtaining a Working With Children Blue Card unless the appointee is a registered Health Practitioner performing within their professional area. For more information please visit www.bluecard.qld.gov.au.

Employment is conditional upon the appointee demonstrating eligibility of Working Rights in Australia.

All employees have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young persons that they are responsible for or come into contact with.

Employment is conditional upon the acceptance of the Statement of Principles for Employment in Catholic Education and for teaching position the attainment of Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School. To view the Statement of Principles, visit www.cns.catholic.edu.au and click on Employment / Agreements, Schedules & Awards.

EMPLOYMENT COLLECTION NOTICE

In submitting this application for employment you agree that you will not seek access to references provided by third parties or to confidential notes or reports made by us relating to your application for employment. We seek your agreement in this regard to ensure that referees are not inhibited from providing complete and accurate references as to your suitability for the position.

In applying for this position and submitting your application for employment you will be providing Catholic Education Services with personal information, for example your name, address and information contained in your resume. We will collect and record this information in order to assess your application. To view Catholic Education's Privacy Policy, visit www.cns.catholic.edu.au and click on About/Privacy. Your records will be kept on file for a three-month period only pending your employment within the Diocese.

DECLARATION

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I agree to the conditions of the Employment Collection Notice. I understand that I have a duty to disclose sufficient information to enable a prospective employer to make a properly informed decision about my employment. I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct at the time of submission. I have read, understood and accept that the Statement of Principles referred to above are contractual obligations underpinning employment with Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns.

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Document Name: Teacher Position Description Template Document Number: HRPD 11 Issue Number: 2 Issue Date: 11/07/2016 Reviewed Date: 20/09/2016

POSITION DESCRIPTION Deputy Principal – Head of Campus

POSITION TITLE: Deputy Principal - Head of Campus - Manoora

REPORTS TO: Principal

CLASSIFICATION: As per the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2015-2019 Deputy Principal Salary Scale Range - $118,820 - $130,907

AUTHORISATION: Executive Director

COMMUNICATING WITH

Members of College Leadership Team Members of Staff Clergy Parents Students Relevant outside agencies

CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICES – DIOCESE OF CAIRNS The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, consists of twenty-nine schools including twenty primary schools, two Prep to Year 12 Colleges and seven secondary Colleges which includes a Flexible Learning College with campuses in Cairns [Manoora] and Cooktown. All schools, except the dual campus Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday Island and Hammond Island, Weipa and Holy Spirit College, Cooktown campus, are within a two-hour drive of Cairns. These school communities are served and supported by Cairns Catholic Education Services (CES). CES is committed to building communities of learning that provide a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment for all students. Leadership and strategic management of the system of schools is the responsibility of the Executive Director of Catholic Education. Through a team of professionals the Executive Director manages and facilitates a number of significant and particular delegations which include: • Support of the mission of the Church as delivered through Catholic education; • Support of schools by providing services that strengthen school capacity; • Provision of leadership and forward planning to develop organisational capability; • Distribution to schools of government allocated funds and their accountability; • Monitoring of quality of schools and compliance/accountability with requirements of governments, Church and

parents; • Within limits, provision of some centralised, specialised student services, where this is the most effective and

efficient approach. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

HOLY SPIRIT COLLEGE

Holy Spirit College is a registered Special Assistance School which currently has an enrolment for 52 young people in Manoora [Cairns] and 38 young people in Cooktown. The Cooktown campus includes a 32 bed residential unit.

The College is an initiative of the Diocese of Cairns and Catholic Education Services and offers individualised and flexible multiyear secondary education programs for young people disengaged from mainstream schooling. The college provides a variety of innovative teaching and learning practices that acknowledges young people’s complex education and social needs and empowers them to identify and pursue individual transition to adulthood, further education, employment and importantly a connection to the community. Staff at Holy Spirit College are multi-disciplinary in response to the diverse needs of young people and their families.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Deputy Principal – Head of Campus

Young people who attend include indigenous and non-indigenous young people who are disengaged from mainstream education for a range of reasons and include:

• Those who have had contact with the juvenile justice system; • Those in the care of the Office of Children and Families; • Those with a history of trauma; • Those with a history of extended periods of unexplained absences; • Those who are highly mobile; • Those with mental illness or at risk of engaging in self-harming behaviours or substance abuse; • Those who have been excluded or repeatedly suspended from school; • Those who are homeless; • Those who are young parents; • Those with a generational history of early school leaving; • Those with a generational history of unemployment.

Underpinning all the work of the College are three operating principles of Relationships, Respect and Responsibility. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

COLLEGE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE At this phase of its development, the College Leadership Team comprises all Senior Leadership roles: College Principal, Head of Campus - Cooktown, Head of Campus - Manoora, and the Business Manager. The Head of Campus - Manoora collaborates with fellow senior leaders in the strategic and operational leadership of all aspects of College life. The role requires an energetic and enthusiastic Senior Leader, with a commitment to Catholic Education and to the embedding of the College’s vision for learning and wellbeing throughout the important founding phase. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Head of Campus - Manoora will possess the skills and commitment to contribute positively to the Senior Leadership Team in taking the College forward on its exciting journey of establishment as a flexible and alternative Catholic learning community. This is a senior appointment to the Leadership Team of Holy Spirit College. The Head of Campus – Manoora is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and supports the College Principal in the leadership of the college. The Head of Campus also leads, develops and drives the execution of initiatives aligned to achieving the values, vision, mission and strategic objectives of Holy Spirit College at the Manoora Campus. Whilst the primary responsibilities of the position are articulated, it is expected that the incumbent will engage with the wider College Community and participate fully in events and activities, playing an ambassadorial role as a senior representative of Holy Spirit College. The College Principal has ultimate responsibility for the leadership and management of the College and its campuses. The Head of Campus aims to lessen the workload of the Principal allowing them to focus more directly on the educational, pastoral and strategic issues.

The Head of Campus is responsible for the management and leadership of the campus and any outreach services related to that campus as delegated by the Principal. He or she provides leadership and supervision to staff and the young people of the campus, working collaboratively with the Principal.

The Head of Campus is responsible for the day to day operation of the campus in keeping with the policies, procedures, guidelines and legislative requirements applying to the college campus.

Document Name: Teacher Position Description Template Document Number: HRPD 11 Issue Number: 2 Issue Date: 11/07/2016 Reviewed Date: 20/09/2016

POSITION DESCRIPTION Deputy Principal – Head of Campus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to: IDENTITY LEADERSHIP The Head of Campus:

• Leads the Campus in line with the cultural characteristics of Catholic Schools • Ensures the relevancy and expression of the mission, and values are evident to staff and in the operational

and strategic practices of the campus. • Responsible for inner leadership and self-care, through spiritual development, personal formation and

professional development.

STAFF LEADERSHIP The Head of Campus: Demonstrates the personal ability to be:

• A highly capable person who makes productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills and good work habits and is: o A positive team member who contributes individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives o A competent manager who organizes people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of

predetermined objectives o An effective leader who supports the College Principal and leadership team in uniting staff support behind

the school vision o A leader who is able to listen and to lead through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and

professional will; • Demonstrates safeguarding children and young people as an organisational priority • Provide effective day to day supervision of staff and develops and leads a culture of professional supervision • Works with staff according to individual's appraisal outcomes and College Plan • Supports the Professional Development of staff • Develops and maintain positive, professional relationships • Affirms best practice and challenges practices that are not consistent with school philosophy and ethos • Supports effective staff performance and review processes • Maintains a culture of high professional standards • Lead staff in regular whole team reflective practice sessions including staff debriefs and regular staff

meetings • Works with the Principal, College Leadership Team and staff in the development and implementation of the

School’s Annual Improvement Plan and strategic planning process • Supports staff in their professional development through informal and formal process (e.g. participating in

regular supervision, performance development reviews and reflective practice) • Supports the induction process for new staff • Ensures staff are familiar with and compliant with Catholic Education Services policy frameworks including

the Code of Conduct. Participates in the daily routines and activities of the campus e.g. morning meetings, lunch, camps, staff debriefs

• May undertake a program provision role within the campus • Demonstrates leadership in creating and maintaining a positive child safe culture within the school

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Deputy Principal – Head of Campus

RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP Young People The Head of Campus:

• Establishes and maintains partnerships with parents/carers and families of young people • Maintains a visibility and presence amongst the young people and staff of the college • Engenders a culture of safety within the college • Ensures the school responds to the pastoral and wellbeing needs of each young person • Maintains appropriate behaviours when engaging with young people • Ensures child protection preventative procedures are maintained and implemented according to policy • Establishes and maintains communication, rituals, the calendar and celebrations for the young people and

staff

External support networks • Liaises with and develops service referral and provision with government and non-government agencies at

appropriate levels to support health, mental health and wellbeing needs of young people • Develops partnerships with key agencies to support services being delivered on site at the College where

appropriate/possible • Ensures young people are supported to access services e.g. counselling, health support, community activities • Works collaboratively with the team to support/develop cultural links, community and family connections

which support the engagement and connection of young people to learning and the wider community.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Working with the community The Head of Campus:

• Promotes the college in a positive manner • Promotes a community wide understanding of Catholic Education’s zero tolerance of abuse • Engages with parents, carers and the community, keeping them involved and informed • Liaises and develops service referrals to appropriate government and non-government agencies, at

appropriate levels, to support the health, mental health and wellbeing needs of young people • Develops partnerships with key agencies to support services being delivered on site at the FLC where

appropriate/possible; • Ensures young people are supported to access services e.g. counselling, health support, community activities; • works collaboratively with the staff to support/develop cultural links and community and family connections

which will support the engagement and connection of young people to their learning and the wider community

• participates in program provision to ensure the wellbeing of all staff and young people in an inclusive learning environment;

• participates in the routines and activities of the College e.g. morning meetings, lunches, camps, staff debriefs etc.;

• oversees and supports access to a range of programs/activities.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Deputy Principal – Head of Campus

ADMINISTRATION OF THE CAMPUS

• Organises the day to day running of the campus • Solves day-to-day problems in accordance with operational directions, guidelines and procedures • Manages the requirements of the Work Health & Safety Compliance • Supervise the effective system administration practices • Seeks guidance and authorisation as appropriate when undertaking tasks which are not routine to the role

Works in partnership with the Principal to:

• Administer enrolment procedures in accordance with the Enrolment Policy • Engage parents, carers and the community, keeping them involved and informed • Assist with compiling of statistical, census and other returns as required • Assist the Business Manager with the financial management of the campus in line with developed budgets • Participate in selection and recruitment processes for campus staffing • Implement school Annual Improvement Plan and renewal framework and assist with the compliance of

annual government reports • Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports as required by the Principal • In consultation with the Principal, oversees the building services, facilities and security of the campus • Lead the implementation and development of appropriate local community partnerships • Maintain up to date provision of data required systemically

Carries out duties and tasks that may be reasonably assigned by the Principal from time to time

PURPOSE POSITION CRITERIA

The Head of Campus - Manoora, will:

• be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and College Development Team, demonstrating an open, flexible and creative approach, working to ensure that the working principles, values, goals and Mission Statement are reflected in practice across the College and are promoted within our wider community.

• will assume active day to day leadership of the College’s Manoora Campus. • work collaboratively with leadership and staff to promote the College as a place of quality learning and and

encourage a climate of participation where students are engaged and empowered to develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities and thus achieve their potential.

• work collaboratively with leadership and staff to promote and enhance the Catholic identity and ethos of the College and ensures that all College practices and procedures reflect the three Working Principles, Vision, Mission and Values of the College;

• have significant experience in a leadership position in a school setting or similar, preferably in the areas of flexible curriculum development and pedagogic practices with a focus on trauma informed practices;

• promote and support leadership capacity of colleagues in all areas; • have current knowledge trauma informed practices and adaptable pedagogy and the role of data in improving

student learning; • have a demonstrated ability to gather, process and analyse educational and other performance data to inform

school improvement and decision making; • be capable of inspiring others to share and enact the strategic vision of the College.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Deputy Principal – Head of Campus

GENUINE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS The Head of Campus – Manoora will: • Facilitate the prevention of child harm by recognising and responding appropriately • Communicate effectively with students and staff including using appropriate interpersonal skills • Plan and apply strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a safe and supportive

campus environment • Accountable and responsible for ensuring professional behaviour • Ability to cope with own emotions and behaviour effectively • Ability to comply with legislation and professional regulations to reduce the risk of harm to self and others • Ability to maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing to meet necessary standards with respect to

clarity, accuracy and professionalism appropriate to the position • Ability to locate appropriate and relevant information from multiple sources and convey, integrate and

implement knowledge in practice • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks with competing timelines • Ability to accept responsibility for own work • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications necessary to demonstrate the required range

of skills and tasks • Competent use of digital technologies necessary to demonstrate the required range of skills and tasks • Accountable and responsible for creating a positive workplace culture and reducing the risks to physical and

mental health in the workplace Physical requirements of the position:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior office and/or classroom environment • Work may be performed in an outdoors environment and may involve exposure to elements such as weather

(sun/wind/rain), dust, dirt, fumes and/or loud noises • Manoeuvring within the school environment appropriate to the position • Frequent use of telecommunication and electronic equipment • Frequent driving of vehicles including buses [MR licence or above] • Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that requires following

safety precautions and may involve the use of protective equipment • Work environment involves the use of tools, machinery and other equipment that requires following safety

precautions and may involve the use of protective equipment

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • Professional qualifications in Education, as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position

Statement for Senior Leadership Position in Catholic Schools in Queensland • Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers • Successful teaching experience • Leadership experience:

o Demonstrated ability in education leadership o Demonstrated administrative ability o Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships

• Promote child safety at all times

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Deputy Principal – Head of Campus

• Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of trauma informed practices in education

• Written and verbal communication skills of a high order • Demonstrated commitment to the pastoral care of members of the school community • Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation and consultation • Willingness to support and participate in the prayer, and sacramental life of the Church in the school

community • Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements; • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education • A MR driver’s licence or above or a willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment

RELATED DOCUMENTS • Senior Leadership positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland 2015 (QCEC Policy) • Code of Conduct for Employees of Catholic Education • Statement of Principles for Employment in Catholic Education • Leadership Framework in the Cairns Diocese • Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2015-

2019

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The incumbent will need: • The appointee to this position will be required to complete a period of 6 months’ probation, in accordance with

The Fair Work Act 2010. • An in-depth understanding of and commitment to the mission and objectives of Catholic Education in the Diocese

of Cairns; • A sound working knowledge of the Catholic Education context and an appreciation for Catholic Education issues.

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