Year 9 Program Leader ( POL3)

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Salle College Malvern in Victoria seeks a leader to oversee wellbeing, pastoral care and educational leadership for a year level. You will work with the Director of Middle School, Deputy Principal–Staff & Students, and school psychologists to support students’ holistic development.

You will monitor academic progress, design interventions, coordinate year level activities, and implement the college’s wellbeing and case management programs in a collaborative Catholic education environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent; Masters degree an advantage.
• Experience in educational leadership.
• VIT registration in Victoria.
• Strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Skills to create an engaging, differentiated learning environment and leverage technology.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.
• Proficiency in implementing a differentiated curriculum and leveraging modern technology to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care and personal counselling programs for the year level.
• Collaborate with the Director of Middle School, staff, and Student Psychologists to manage wellbeing and learning.
• Monitor academic progress and design/intervene accordingly.
• Coordinate year level activities and cocurricular programs.
• Implement and evaluate wellbeing programs and case management with external agencies as needed.
• Set professional standards for Class/House Mentors and support PD.
• Adhere to Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and employ varied teaching methods.

Skills

Educational leadership

Pastoral care

Relationship building

Curriculum differentiation

Technology integration

Catholic education commitment

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Masters degree (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with the Class Mentors in their year level, Director of Middle School and / or Deputy Principal – Staff & Students and Student Psychologists to manage the pastoral care and personal counselling programs of all students in their year level, referring and maintaining communication with specialist staff when necessary;
• Be aware of the social, emotional, physical, academic and spiritual development of students in the year level, including the orientation of new students;
• In conjunction with the Director of Middle School and Data & Progression Leader, monitor students’ academic progress and design and implement appropriate intervention strategies;
• To monitor and coordinate year level activities and to support other cocurricular activities involving their year level members such as excursions, retreats, camps, etc;
• To work with the Deputy Principal – Staff & Students and Director of Middle School to implement appropriate arrangements for the College’s Wellbeing program
• To be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of individual Case Management programs and liaising with external agencies when appropriate.
• Set the professional standards for members of their team – supporting the performance and development of Class/House Mentors in coming to understand the intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning
• Adhering to the school's Child Protection Policy and Child Safety Staff Code of Conduct.
• Complying with ongoing professional development requirements as per VIT guidelines.
• Actively engaging in internal and external professional development to enhance teaching practices.
• Utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources to effectively engage students in their learning journey.

Skills/Experience Required

We require the following qualifications and qualities in the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification (Masters Degree an advantage)
• Experience in relevant educational leadership.
• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Skills to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.
• Proficiency in implementing a differentiated curriculum and leveraging modern technology to support student learning.

Special Requirements

At De La Salle College, the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children are paramount. Therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.

The successful applicant must hold a valid Victorian Institute of Teaching registration. While accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is advantageous, it is not a prerequisite.

Join our passionate team at De La Salle College and contribute to nurturing young minds in a supportive and thriving educational community.

Applications close 9:00am Tuesday 22 September.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.