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1 JOB DESCRIPTION FORM 1. POSITION SECTION: POSITION: LEADERSHIP DEAN OF STAFF (Deputy Principal) 2. INTRODUCTION TO THE COLLEGE John Paul College is a Catholic school in which we live out the Christian values of Justice, Peace and Charity in all activities we engage in as a school. At John Paul College, we believe that to be a better school it is essential that staff, students and parents uphold the four core values in all activities, relationships and dealings we have with one another. CORE VALUES OUR MISSION We show respect for one another We share pride in the College community We support each other We strive to be the best we can The John Paul College Mission is enduring and declares our core purpose as a College. Our Mission is: To nurture compassionate, tolerant, young people, who are independent thinkers, who take pride in their school, value their education, and strive to lead by example in the community. THE CREST The College crest contains the cross, a sign of faith that inspires one to excellence with God as our leader. The open book with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega symbolises God as the beginning and the end of all truth. The headframe is symbolic of Kalgoorlie and indicated the close relationship that has developed between the school and the community. The motto of the College is Justice, Peace and Charity. These words have been strongly exemplified by the Religious Congregations who brought Catholic Education to the Goldfields and remains a relevant focus in the College today. 1 P a g e

2 3. LEADERSHIP AT THE COLLEGE Leaders at the College are encouraged to work collaboratively focusing on providing students with learning environments that are engaging and challenging so that they develop a strong desire to achieve well and develop into lifelong learners. They must also understand the implications of the Mandate set for Catholic schools by the Bishops of WA. Within the context of Christian leadership, those in leadership positions should be excellent communicators who promote collegiality and harmony amongst all members of staff. They also must be visionary and proactive, responsive to the overarching vision and direction of the College. The College Leadership Team includes the Principal, Vice Principal, Dean of Staff, Dean of Students and Business Manager whose key role is to support, advise and assist the Principal in all aspects of the College. 4. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS Key working relationships Principal Vice Principal Bursar Dean of Students Heads of Learning Area Liturgy and Faith coordinator Heads of House Classroom teachers Administrative and support staff 5. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: DEAN OF STAFF The Dean of Staff is predominantly responsible for staff matters pertaining to staff wellbeing, orientation and mentoring. The Dean of Staff (Deputy Principal) is also an initial point of contact for staff to discuss industrial matters or areas of sensitivity. The coordination of staff reliefs, the appraisals of new and existing staff members is also conducted, through consultation with the Principal, by the Dean of Staff. The Dean of Staff (Deputy Principal) is a senior teacher, administrator and leader, and in this capacity, is expected to provide a strong model for other teachers. As such, the Dean of Staff will undertake a teaching role. John Paul College requires appointees to successfully undertake their duties under the five key components of leadership. 6. CORE RESPONSIBILITES 6.1 Catholic Identity Catholic leadership promotes the purpose and aims of evangelisation. As a key member of the College Leadership Team, the Dean of Staff (Deputy Principal) assists the Principal in the development of the College as a faith community by ensuring that Christian values are reflected in attitudes, policies and practice. The Dean of Staff will work closely with the Liturgy 2 P a g e

3 coordinator, ensuring the ecclesial nature of Catholic education is recognised by actively contributing to the mission of evangelisation. The Dean of Staff is expected to: o Be an active member of the Catholic Church, free from any impediment to full acceptance by the Church. o Have completed Accreditation for Leadership of the Religious Education Learning Area, and thereafter, to maintain this level of Accreditation. o Provide exemplary Christian and professional leadership for all members of the John Paul College community. o Actively and publicly promote the College Purpose, Beliefs, and Values as a Catholic school in collaboration with the College Leadership Team. o Provide personal witness to Catholic values, including encouraging and participating in the liturgical, sacramental and prayer life of the College. o Assist in the development and implementation of the College Strategic Plan, which includes the goals contained within two key documents, the CEWA School Review and Improvement Framework and the Bishops of WA Mandate for Catholic Schools. o Promote the integration of the Catholic context across all educational programs by integrating a holistic approach to education. o Actively support the role of the College in its links to the wider Church and Church agencies, personally and in the role of Dean of Staff. Support the Principal in working with Leadership team to create and implement the Evangelisation Plan. Liaise with Liturgy coordinator to set goals to promote and celebrate Catholic ethos and the unique charisms of John Paul College. Develop and support measures to promote Catholic identity through celebration of school charisms and promoting lifelong spiritual formation. Promote Christian leadership and unity amongst staff. Promote the integration of Catholic values across all areas of the curriculum. 6.2 Education The Dean of Staff s task is to create a culture of challenge and support, enabling effective teaching that promotes enthusiastic, intrinsic learners, committed to life-long learning. Leadership in education involves the capacity to lead, innovate, manage and monitor the school improvement process, to develop a culture of effective teaching for the attainment of knowledge, acquisition of Christian values, the discovery of truth, so students are able to achieve in all aspects of their development. The Dean of Staff demonstrates a high level of commitment to create an engaging, innovative, and effective professional learning community within the College. The Dean of Staff is expected to: o Inspire a passion for learning and inspiration for teachers. 3 P a g e

4 o Set high expectations for the College through careful collaborative planning, monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of learning in collaboration with other members of the College Leadership Team. o Guide, nurture and mentor innovative, engaging and rigorous pedagogical practices amongst teachers and leaders to provide purposeful learning experiences for all students. o Lead and facilitate measures to achieve best practice in relation to the learning and teaching processes, as well as College policies and procedures. o Actively support measures that set high standard of behaviour and attendance amongst students, promoting a safe environment that enhances student learning which necessitates effective behaviour management practices amongst staff, whilst encouraging active engagement from students. o Research and promote curriculum, teaching and learning processes to develop a strong professional learning community with the College, thereby engaging in strategic and future-orientated thinking in education. Creation and maintenance of rosters relating to non-teaching duties for staff, including yard, meetings, prayer and detention supervision rosters. Coordinating Teacher Relief. Creation and management of Student Diary. Management and coordination of Year 7 Information Evening. Maintenance and creation of school Calendar. Undertake a teaching load of 0.4 FTE in the Religious Education learning area and/or another learning area of the College. 6.3 Innovation and Change The Dean of Staff shall assist the Principal in leading innovation and change in the College s quest to ongoing school improvement. This will require leaders to work with others to produce and implement clear, evidence-based learning improvement plans and policies for the development of the College and its facilities. A crucial part of this role is leading and managing innovation and change to ensure the vision and strategic plan is put into action across the College, and that the goals are realised. Support the Principal in working with Leadership team to create and implement the Strategic Plan and Annual School Improvement Plan. Management of Open day, Photo Day, Founders Day, Immunisations. Sit on the Professional Development Requests Committee. Work with staff in the promotion of innovative and creative technologies to foster excellence. 4 P a g e

5 6.4 Stewardship Stewardship involves policy development, the provision, use and maintenance of the human, physical and financial resources of the school and appropriate processes to monitor, review, report and provide accountability to the Principal and therefore, to government bodies. Stewardship requires the responsible management of resources so as to add value to the Catholic education provided; to take account of equity and diversity and to be open, transparent and accountable to public scrutiny. Oversee Staff Wellbeing. Help develop and implement human resource development through Mentoring and Coaching programmes. Comply with all legislative requirements pertaining to staff formation and development (eg: AITSL, TRBWA). Chair Staff Meetings. Work with Principal and Vice Principal to source and interview new staff to the College. Management of Staff Leave Requests. 6.5 Community Focus All members of the College Leadership Team demonstrate the ability to foster safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environments and help build a culture of high expectations that takes account of the richness and diversity of the school s wider community. In developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, families, carers and parish communities, we create an ethos of mutual respect taking account of the spiritual, faith, intellectual, cultural, moral, social, health and wellbeing of students. As a College we promote sound lifelong learning from early childhood to late adolescence, and adulthood beyond the College community. We also promote an inclusive environment catering for the needs of all students, responsive to Catholic social teachings, including the Common Good, subsidiarity, solidarity and participation, all in the spirit of reconciliation, acknowledging the richness of a multi-cultural community. Maintenance of Staff and Parent Handbooks. Conduct new student entry interviews. Oversee Year 7 Orientation. 7.0 Other duties as required by the Principal 5 P a g e

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