Position: ActingProgram Leader - Sport Commencing Date: 20 January 2025 Tenure: Full Time, Permanent + Fixed Term ML Appointment Salary Range: $84,077 - $121,092 per annum pending experience + $15,799 per annum ML Allowance Classification: Middle Leadership - Tier 2 Closing Date: Monday 29 November 2024 unless filled prior Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known "Journey to Emmaus" from the Gospel of Luke.
The theme of "journey" is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom.
The college has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people.
Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.
About the role Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking an experienced and dedicated Acting Program Leader - Sport (Year 7-12) .
This position holds a full time, permanent teaching role with a fixed term appointment from 20 January 2025 to 17 January 2027 for the Middle Leader position .
The role of the Program Leader - Sports (Year 7-12) is to support the mission of the school through leadership of specific academic, cultural, outreach, sporting or other defined programs offered to students and/or the school community.
This involves interacting with students, employees and parents in an appropriate manner as well as developing and implementing effective processes and practices in keeping with the values and ethos of the school.
The Sports Program Middle Leader will assist the principal and leadership team in the employment and evaluation of teachers and employees within the program.
The role may also involve interacting with personnel and organisations outside the school community and developing partnerships that enhance results for students.
To join this vibrant school community, you'll need To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities To have the ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional learning community To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement Key Accountabilities Program Leader – Sport is responsible for: Leadership of the Sports Program in the college Supervision of teachers engaged in the program Induction of new teachers within the Sports program (or supervision of induction where it is undertaken by another experienced teacher), and/or Pastoral care of staff engaged in the Sports program Other appropriate duties as required by the Principal and consistent with the level of expertise indicated above.
Educational Leadership: Keep abreast of developments within the area of responsibility through on-going professional reading and research and providing for the professional learning of employees in line with these developments Engage in professional discourse with employees on an individual and departmental basis through regular meetings to maintain best practice standards Demonstrate professional activity through membership of professional associations and on-going professional development Monitor the holistic development of students through observing their academic, social, spiritual and physical well-being and addressing areas of concern through appropriate interventions e.g.
: student protection, external referral agencies Promote a broad vision of student welfare that extends beyond behavioural management and demonstrating initiative, perseverance, acceptance of responsibility, effective organisational skills, ability to communicate appropriately and ability to foster cooperation and collegiality Contribute to the leadership through active participation in employee and middle leadership meetings Communicate departmental decisions, issues and concerns with the principal or his/her delegated person Manage financial and material resources within the program including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds Regularly communicate with stakeholders about issues of legitimate interest and/or concern Research and analyse the operations of similar programs in other schools and sectors to enhance the school's program, to determine areas of success and areas for improvement and to develop plans to address these.
Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers Current Driver's Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria HPE qualifications or experience is desirable For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Teacher Position Description and the Middle Leader Position Description .
What we offer Competitive Salary Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary Modern facilities, equipment and resources Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme Access to corporate health schemes Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support Access to Employee Assistance Program Leadership development opportunities Firm lifelong teacher networks Wellbeing programs and initiatives Our Organisation Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.
We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students.
Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
How to apply If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.
Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description Upload a current resume Applications close 3pm Monday, 29 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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