<p>Applications are sought for the full-time position of Director of Innovation commencing 21 July 2025. This is a tenured position until 26 January 2027, to bring it into alignment with other Positions of Leadership across the Collegeand is attached to a full-time ongoing teaching appointment.</p> <p><strong>Padua College</strong> provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.</p> <p>The <i><strong><u>North Star</u></strong></i> is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.<br> We want every person to:</p> <p>• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;</p> <p>• be the best they can be; and</p> <p>• make a positive impact on their world.</p> <p><i><strong><u>Our Core Values:</u></strong></i></p> <p>a) We welcome and affirm</p> <p>b) We inspire growth of the whole person</p> <p>c) We create a love of learning</p> <p>d) We build positive relationships</p> <p>e) We embrace diversity</p> <p>f) We show compassion for those in need</p> <p>g) We reconcile and forgive</p> <p>h) We work for a just and peaceful world</p> <p><strong>OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>The Director of Innovation is a College-wide position at the forefront of the implementation of our Mission and Vision and Educational Strategic Plan. The Director of Innovation will be a future-focused and collaborative leader, driven by a passion for educational innovation and committed to implementing forward-thinking pedagogy, programs, and technologies that enhance student outcomes, engagement, and professional practice. The Director of Innovation will contribute to shaping and advancing key elements of student learning across all year levels—particularly those connected to future-ready capabilities, including career development, personalised learning opportunities, and emerging educational pathways and platforms.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Director of Innovation reports to the Vice Principal - Staff, Strategy and Development and is a key member of the Learning and Teaching Executive.</p> <p><strong>MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY</strong></p> <p>The&nbsp;Director of Innovation’s major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:</p> <ol> <li>managing the investigation, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs/school improvement projects/initiatives to maximise student learning and engagement across the College;</li> <li>in consultation with the Learning and Teaching Executive, and other relevant Executive Teams, investigate, design, and implement innovative learning programs and models across the College;</li> <li>in conjunction with the Learning and Teaching Executive, leading the analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes;</li> <li>maximising programs, curriculum design and instructional practices to challenge and enhance all learners;</li> <li>in collaboration with the Executive Vice Principal - Staff, Strategy and Development, implementing and leading whole school staff professional learning; and</li> <li>performing other day-to-day duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team..</li> </ol> <p><strong>SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $85,801.00 - $97,730.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation. POL 6 is $19,066.00 per annum.</strong></p>