<p>Applications are invited for a House Leader position based at the Bundoora Campus from suitably qualified, highly motivated and innovative leaders with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children.</p> <p><strong>The Position</strong></p> <p>The House system is expected to give strong support and expression to the spiritual and social justice aims of the College. The role of House Leader is to demonstrate leadership in the spiritual life of the College, actively promote school policies and procedures, model excellence in teaching, encourage peers in the development of best practice, and foster a sense of community and care that supports the academic progress of students, within a team situation with other House Leaders.</p> <p>The House Leader has the primary responsibility for the wellbeing, safety, protection, pastoral care, academic progress and guidance of the students in the House.&nbsp; All relationships and procedures within the House will reflect Parade College’s belief in the centrality of wellbeing, safety, protection, pastoral care and restoratives processes to ensure good teaching and learning and appropriate student outcomes. Thus, the position of House Leader is a significant leadership position at Parade College.</p> <p>The House Leaders are part of a team charged with the implementation of student wellbeing policies and the development of community at the year level. This team focuses upon developing strategies that respond to student needs and which are consistent with the College mission.</p> <p>Please view the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.parade.vic.edu.au/siteassets/Files/Employment/House-Leader.pdf">Position Description</a> for further details about the role and the selection criteria.</p> <p>The successful candidate for this positions will commence 27 January 2027.&nbsp; The leadership appointment is for a three year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with this appointment.&nbsp; This position attracts a generous Position of Leadership Allowance (POL 3.5 Allowance) and time allowance per cycle.</p> <p><strong>Parade College</strong></p> <p>Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Application Requirements</strong></p> <p>In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.</p> <p><strong>Applications must include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a <strong>covering letter </strong>addressing the <strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong> including your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with</li> <li>a current&nbsp;<strong>Curriculum Vitae</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@parade.vic.edu.au?subject=House%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@parade.vic.edu.au</a>, or phone: 94683300.</p> <p>To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Page on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment">College website</a>&nbsp;and select 'Apply'.</p> <p><i>Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.</i></p> <p><i>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</i></p> <p><i>Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></p>