Head of Cultural Inclusion (POL3) Real Life Learning A welcoming and supportive working environment Opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students Penola Catholic College has recently completed a review of our Positions of Leadership (POL) structure to ensure we have strong, strategic leadership within a culture of innovation and high expectations.
Following this review, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Head of Cultural Inclusion (POL3) to join Penola Catholic College from 2025 to 2027.
Penola Catholic College acknowledges that we have students that have English as an Additional Language (EAL), are from a refugee background or are indigenous (that is identify or are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent).
To meet their individual needs, curriculum programs need to create a positive learning environment as these students often experience significant disruption to their schooling.
The College has in place a number of strategies to support and enhance their learning, in particular their literacy.
These students also require case management and significant holistic support for their needs due to the impacts of their experiences and other external factors.
As the Head of Cultural Inclusion you will coordinate the EAL program across all year levels and will assist refugee students and students who identify themselves as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
You will ensure that these students are supported within the classroom.
Please note an ongoing teaching appointment is attached to the position.
About You To be successful you will have demonstrated and explicit understanding of individualised instruction and differentiated instruction.
You will also be able to demonstrate and model contemporary teaching practice: understanding how students 'learn best'.
You will also have a demonstrated knowledge of the Australian curriculum frameworks and have a demonstrated capacity to provide leadership that is characterised by a desire for continuous improvement, lateral thinking and innovation, holding team members to account where necessary.
You will also be registered with VIT.
You will also have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.
Why Work With Us A welcoming and supportive working environment Competitive salary Opportunities for professional development An opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students Please review the Position Description for further information.
Applications close 4pm Tuesday 10 September 2024.
About Penola Catholic College Penola Catholic College is a co-educational college for students from years 7-12 with two campuses in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.
College campuses are situated in Glenroy, which caters for years 7 and 8, and the senior campus in Broadmeadows that features years 9 to 12 and a total college enrolment of approximately 1,500 students.
We provide students with real life learning opportunities and experiences that will prepare them for the "business of living".
How to Apply Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted by clicking on Apply.
All applications must include the following documents: Cover letter and Resume Failure to provide these documents may result in your application not being considered.
For further information about Penola Catholic College please visit .
Penola Catholic College is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
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