Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Looking for Director of Learning Diversity at Greater Tauranga Area Full Time

Role Description/CriteriaAbout the CollegeParade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College will become co-educational in 2025. The College will welcome full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, will be expanding our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program will include a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies will provide a bespoke educational opportunity that will allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course. (This exciting co-educational initiative is subject to final approval by VRQA)The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

The PositionThe Mission Statement of the College provides: “We are a community of vibrant learners, offering best practice education and pastoral care that nurtures fullness of life and holistic growth for all.” One of the key elements of our Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Student Wellbeing is a high priority for Parade College and seen as a strength by parents and the broader community. To further strengthen this profile the College will:

• continue to develop and grow young people who are respectful of themselves and others.

The position of Director, Learning Diversity is a member of the College Leadership Team. The Director, Learning Diversity has a key role in the implementation of the College’s Teaching and Learning and Student Wellbeing Strategic Plan. The role of the Director, Learning Diversity is to provide exemplary leadership in the area of Learning Diversity to promote improved student learning outcomes and engagement by modelling best practice.The Director, Learning Diversity is responsible for leading in the area of Learning Diversity including strategic planning in Literacy, Numeracy, EAL, refugee and indigenous support, and highly able students, ensuring all teaching and learning processes and procedures provide access and growth in learning for all students.Please view the Application Package for further details about the role and the selection criteria.Application RequirementsIn preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.To apply, please visit the College website Employment page, click ‘APPLY’ and follow the prompts.Candidates are required to provide the following documentation in support of your application:

• Provide a covering letter addressed to the Mr Mark Aiello, Principal;
• Respond to the Key Selection Criteria (responses to the criteria should not exceed three A4 pages);
• Provide a current Curriculum Vitae with the names of three referees;

Applications close: 5pm on 7 October 2024.For enquiries please contact Doreen Cutajar, Director of Human Resources via email: [email protected], or phone: 94683300. Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Application Procedureshttps://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment