Position OverviewFixed-Term Full-Time Senior Leader position (3+3), with a continuing substantive full-time teaching.Start: 20 January 2025 or to be negotiated with successful applicant.Salary: Teacher's classification with Promotional Position Allowance, Category 4, Level 1.0.4 FTE Teaching Load.About The Organisation Geraldton Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 23 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and flexible schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.
The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.
About The Role The Associate Head of Campus position exists to provide leadership support across the Edmund Rice Flexible Learning School at Geraldton Flexible School site with a focus on Learning, Pedagogy and Curriculum. The role works in close cooperation with the Head of Campus, the Principal, and the Regional Support Team. The person has delegated responsibility to enhance, develop and maintain an innovative and inclusive education, wellbeing and social inclusion responses for Young People enrolled at Geraldton Flexible School.
The Successful Candidate Should Be An Individual Who Is CollaborativeA self-directed learnerCuriousEngagingOpen-mindedA reflective practitionerAbout You Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.A minimum of three years in a leadership position in a Flexi or Special Assistance schools with proven senior leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by strong organisational, administrative, communication, and leadership skills.Able to demonstrate high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.Tertiary qualifications in Teaching with eligibility for teacher registration with WA Teacher Registration Board, hold current open driver's license and willingness to drive school buses.5 or more years' experience in working within an educational context supporting vulnerable young people re-engage with learning and wellbeing pathways.Demonstrated commitment to the values of Edmund Rice Education Australia and an ability to build just communities based on the Touchstones of; Inclusive community, Gospel Spirituality, Justice and Solidarity and Liberating Education.Demonstrated leadership of the development and maintenance of programs for young people at risk.Substantial knowledge of, and experience in, one or more aspects of leadership as identified in the Key Accountabilities.Demonstrated experience and ability to provide leadership in trauma transformative practice and wellbeing support.Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices and assessments that meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of young people at risk.Commitment to and ability to lead a multi-disciplinary community in reflection around working together under four principles of operation: Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation.Bus license required or willingness to obtain one.What We Can Offer You Edmund Rice CharismLearn how to do school differentlySalary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/aSupportive multi-disciplinary team environmentInduction, wellbeing and ongoing professional developmentAccess to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Relocation allowance and temporary accommodation will be negotiated for out-of-town applicants.HOW TO APPLY: To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lynette English, Principal at Geraldton Flexible School, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., 0419 300 372 or ******.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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