Head of Faculty - Inclusive Education

St Patrick's College (see more jobs from this school)

SHORNCLIFFE, QLD 


Head of Faculty / Department

Teaching Subject: Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 18 May 2025


The primary role of the Head of Faculty Inclusive Education will be to support the mission and ethos of the College through leadership of the Faculty and as a College Middle Leader.

<p><strong>St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe</strong> is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition, our community prides itself on being a place of faith, learning and humility. St Patrick's has been committed to educating young men for over 70 years.</p> <p>Our College motto is 'Certa Bonum Certamen' (Fight the Good Fight) and it reminds us that the person and story of Jesus Christ is our foundation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Throughout their journey, young men of St Patrick's College will be challenged to seek excellence within a holistic education. We aim to nurture their talents in a caring and supportive environment in which they can flourish and grow into reflective and confident young men of action who contribute to their community for the good of all.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications for the position of HEAD OF FACULTY – INCLUSIVE EDUCATION is now open, this is a fulltime position.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The successful candidates will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>have appropriate tertiary qualifications&nbsp;</li> <li>have the ability to lead effective curriculum and pedagogical development specific to boys’ education</li> <li>have the ability to work effectively within a team and build cooperative relationships with staff and parents</li> <li>a willingness to support the spiritual, community and cocurricular life of a College in the Edmund Rice Tradition.</li> <li>Have current working rights for Australia</li> <li>will hold (or be eligible to obtain) registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)</li> </ul> <p><strong>HOW&nbsp;TO&nbsp;APPLY</strong></p> <p>Please&nbsp;note:&nbsp;Applications&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;position,&nbsp;will&nbsp;only&nbsp;be&nbsp;accepted&nbsp;if&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;through&nbsp;our College&nbsp;Website</p> <p><strong>Follow&nbsp;this&nbsp;link:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au/discover-st-patricks/employment-opportunities" rel="nofollow">Employment&nbsp;Opportunities&nbsp;|&nbsp;St&nbsp;Patrick's&nbsp;College&nbsp;(stpatricks.qld.edu.au)</a></p> <p><i>The&nbsp;Position&nbsp;Description&nbsp;are&nbsp;also&nbsp;available&nbsp;via&nbsp;this&nbsp;link -</i> <a href="https://www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au/careers/head-of-faculty-inclusive-education-full-time-continuing" rel="nofollow">Head of Faculty - Inclusive Education | St Patrick's College</a></p> <p>Your&nbsp;application&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;directed&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Principal,&nbsp;Mrs Amber Hauff&nbsp;(Reference:&nbsp;Head of Faculty – Inclusive Education) and must include the following:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Cover&nbsp;Letter</strong></li> <li><strong>Current&nbsp;Resume&nbsp;detailing t</strong>wo&nbsp;Professional&nbsp;Referees</li> <li> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will demonstrate:-</p></li> <li>A commitment to and an understanding of Catholic Education and the Charism of Edmund Rice as articulated in the EREA Charter.</li> <li>Commitment to leadership and professionalism in behaviour and work.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal relationship skills with the capacity to work closely with students, and staff</li> <li>Commitment to pastoral care of students</li> <li> <p>Demonstrated competencies in the Professional duties as set out in the role description.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications for this role close on Monday 19 May 2025 @ 9.00am</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>All applications will be treated as confidential.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>St Patrick's College reserves the right to appoint the position by invitation or to re-advertise as necessary.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>St Patrick’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i> <i>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. </i>All applicants will be subject to EREA and Legislative screening procedures.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Working with Children</strong></p> <p>Applicants must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check - Blue Card Queensland or be registered with and maintain registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.</p> <p><strong>Student Protection</strong></p> <p>All employees are required to familiarise themselves with the EREA Student Child Protection Policy and Processes. It is required they will have a responsibility for the promotion and safeguarding the welfare of students with whom they come into contact and ensure compliance with EREA’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If during the course of carrying out their duties, an employee becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to safety or welfare of children in the College, they must report any concerns immediately.</p> <p>&nbsp;All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.</p> <p><a href="https://www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><strong>www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>