Position of Leadership - Leader of DiversityCommencement Date: Monday 18th January 2025
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Leadership Position (3 years)
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - $84,077 to $142,764 FTE Gross per annum + 3 POL Points ($9,488.67 Gross p.a)
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Thursday 26th December 2024
St Gerard Majella School, WoreeSt Gerard Majella School is a co-educational Catholic primary school in the Cairns southern suburb of Woree. With a healthy enrolment of around 400 students from Prep to Year Six, the school has always been a highly regarded and well sought-after Catholic primary school.
Located in the rapidly developing southern suburbs of Cairns, St Gerard Majella School is situated in a beautiful setting at the base of Red Hill. The school shares well-kept grounds with the adjacent secondary school, St Mary's Catholic College. St Gerard Majella is surrounded by lush courtyards and a large oval for children to play on. It is the school of choice for parents who live in the southern area of Cairns.
St Gerard Majella School is an integral part of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The school is focused on people – children, parents and teachers working together to build a Christian community inspired by love, a concern for one another and a relationship with God.
St Gerard Majella School has at the heart of its teaching the importance of values education. Together with engaged and supportive parents, staff create a safe and supportive environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve to their potential.
About the RoleStudent diversity is valued, and inclusive practices are fundamental to the ethos of Catholic schools. The Leader of Diversity (LoD) will work closely with all staff members to ensure the diverse needs of our students are catered for. They will work within whole-school initiatives and focus on the holistic growth and development of each student. The Leader of Diversity will contribute to the quality of educational outcomes by providing effective assistance to teachers in supporting students with diverse learning needs. They will have a key role in the implementation of the School's Strategic and Annual Improvement Plans and will be part of the School Leadership Team.
The Leader of Diversity reports to the principal and works in consultation with and direction from the principal who will oversee the role and responsibilities of the role. They will work closely with teachers to plan and implement teaching strategies and programs that identify and respond to the individual needs of students. The Leader of Diversity will liaise with parents, visiting specialists and therapists to support student learning. The position attracts Position of Leadership points for the successful applicant.
Work RequirementsBe registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of TeachersProfessional qualifications in EducationBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we offerCompetitive Salary range: per annum pending experienceAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salaryAccess to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks' paid parental leaveProfessional development and Early Career Teacher SupportAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFor further information about the role, please download the Position Description Position of Leadership-Diversity SGM.pdf Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer. For enquiries please phone 4280 7300 or email ******
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