Head Of Student Services (Learning Diversity + Wellbeing)

St Luke'S School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's School in Victoria seeks an energetic, creative leader to engage in dialogue with others and positively influence the lives of children.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, safety and wellbeing of children, current VIT registration, and accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school or progress toward it. Collaboration and growth are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of children.
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school or working towards gaining this.
• Postgraduate study in wellbeing and/or inclusive education (advantage).
• Commitment to dialogue, teamwork and the skills to work collaboratively.
• Passion for working with children, supporting academic, emotional and spiritual growth.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to personal, spiritual and professional growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Creative leadership

Dialogue facilitation

Commitment to Catholic education

Education

VIT registration

RE accreditation or working towards

Postgraduate study in wellbeing / inclusive education

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

St Luke's is a vibrant Catholic learning community enlivened by Scalabrinian and Lukan Traditions. We strongly believe that education is a gift for life. Our staff are committed to ensuring the best possible learning environment so that our students are empowered to seek truth, make meaning and take hope-filled action for the world.

We are looking for an energetic, creative leader with a passion for working in dialogue with others to make a positive difference in the lives of children.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• a commitment to Catholic education;
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children;
• current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching;
• accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school or be working towards gaining this;
• evidence of working towards or attainment of academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Post graduate study in wellbeing and/or inclusive education an advantage);
• commitment to dialogue, teamwork and the skills to work collaboratively;
• a passion for working with children, dedicated to supporting their academic, emotional and spiritual growth;
• highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to relate positively with others;
• a commitment to their own personal, spiritual and professional growth.
  

The St Luke's community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.