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Sacred Heart College is a proud, dynamic and high performing school community with strong traditions, rich history and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage. Living the Sacred Heart Way is identified through a whole school environment whereby the gospel imperative is lived, spirituality is nurtured and Catholic faith shared and strengthened.

Strategy 2021 and Beyond articulates our vision of educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world. Key elements of the strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning that enables members of our school community to be creative, self-directed and critical thinkers, who are inspired to learn, whose natural inquisitiveness is nurtured and who strive for excellence.

The Student Development Coordinator plays a key role in leading, shaping and managing the College’s strategic direction by developing practices in the following areas:

Learning and Teaching
Development of self and others
Leading improvement, innovation and change
Administration and operational management
Engaging and working with the community

THE POSITION

Within the Student Development Coordinator (SDC) team, four coordinators are linked to College Houses whilst the fifth coordinator operates in a cross-house capacity. This cross-house SDC is an integral part of the team both in the operation of and coordination in events, pastoral care and budget management. Working in collaboration with house allocated SDC’s the primary purpose of the position is to support a student development culture that fosters:

Coordinator and planning of relevant Student Development events
Financial budget management for the Student Development team
Manage student referrals and actions via the Student Support Services Team
Actively drive and implement all Student Development initiatives and programs
Positive education and a growth mindset
Wellness for learning
Awareness of all aspects of student development
Partnerships between school and home
Achievement and capacity unique to all students

ABOUT YOU

In addition to being able to lead the Key Initial Priorities indicated in the position description, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate sound responses to the following selection criteria:

Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in Education or equivalent with evidence of continuous learning
Must hold current VIT Registration OR Working With Children Check and National Police Records Check

Desirable:
Previous experience in a position of leadership

Qualifications at Masters level
Qualification in Positive Psychology in Education
Experience managing projects and resources
Experience in girls’ education

Sacred Heart College actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students

Application Procedures

Applications to be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal, Sacred Heart College Geelong and must include:

a cover letter briefly clearly outlining your suitability for the position
a resumé

All applications must be submitted via the College's employment website. As per our recruitment policy, applications sent directly to the Principal or members of the College will not be accepted.