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Director of Professional Learning & Accreditation

Full TimeCommencing 2020Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing our purpose, and building our capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, serving others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.Central to the culture of our College is a strong emphasis upon the professional growth and development of our staff, actualised through bespoke learning programs for teachers. We prize our highly collegiate and supportive community, and look for opportunities to network with schools, the tertiary sector and other organisations to grow and share influence. We also seek to engage our teachers in their areas of passion and interest, providing opportunities for leadership and a professional presence within and beyond the College.Teaching and learning at Norwest is a dynamic experience. Norwest Christian College educators are passionate about exploring and delivering 21st century pedagogies that enable students to flourish and thrive, and the College is fast growing a reputation for its progressive approach to teaching and learning that facilitates the building of learning behaviours. Our professional learning program is designed to support and engage teachers in delivering a learning powered approach as described in the work of Professor Guy Claxton (2002).The College is currently seeking to appoint a well-qualified and energetic educational leader as Director of Professional Learning and Accreditation. The role is focused on leading our highly professional team of P-12 educators as we grow young people who love God, pursue their purpose, and build their capacity. A passion for professional learning that supports educational excellence; experience in the management of staff; as well as strong planning, administration, mentoring and supervisory skills are essential.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following:Education and TrainingA Bachelor’s degree in Education; and,Enrolment in or completion of a Master’s program in Education is highly desirable.Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceA strong understanding of and commitment to Christian education and the Christian development of students;Proven ability in, and commitment to, Christian, Educational and Strategic Leadership;Strong professional presence and the capacity to engage and inspire staff and other members of the wider community;Capacity to lead professional learning processes to grow teacher capacity and improve professional practice, including supporting teaching working through processes for Accreditation;An appreciation of the value of building students’ learning power (BLP), also known as a learning powered approach;A comprehensive understanding of 21st Century pedagogy including relevant technologies;Ability to model exemplary teaching and learning;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage staff;Strong organisational and administrative skills;Ability to grow and nurture teachers; and,Previous experience in a school leadership position is highly desirable;Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or clearance letter.Applications close Monday, 15 July 2019. AUD Riverstone 2765

Working with Children Check

Under the Child Protection [Working With Children] Act 2012 [NSW] and the Child Protection [Working with Children] Regulation 2013 [NSW] the College can only employ persons (who will be engaged in child-related work) who hold a verified WWCC clearance from the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.

The College requires that all employees hold this clearance.

All employment applications must include a copy of the applicants WWCC clearance letter.

How to apply for a WWCC Clearance:

  • Complete an online application form available at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au
  • When submitted online, the applicant will receive an application number
  • Take this number together with proof of identity to a Service NSW
  • Pay the $80 (tax deductible) charge for a five year clearance.

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