Student Empowerment Leader (POL)

Position of Leadership, 3 year tenure6 period weekly time allowancePOL 3, $8,537 POL allowance per annumSacred Heart College is an all-girls Years 7 to 12 Catholic school with strong traditions, a rich history and deep sense of community and welcome. A dynamic, high performing College, we pride ourselves on innovation and have undertaken major building works to support contemporary learning and teaching.Strategy 2020 articulates our Vision and Ambition, the cornerstones of the Vision and the dispositions that accompany our Ambition.  Key elements of the Strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning in order to design learning programs that will equip our young people for life beyond Sacred Heart so they can become global citizens ready to challenge, engage, lead and make a positive contribution to society which reflects our Catholic Identity and Mercy Ethos.THE POSITIONThrough the development of current and new initiatives, the primary purpose of the position is to support the Learning Culture team in developing a culture of student empowerment for learning through the strengthening of:student agency and voice, ensuring they are at the forefront of planning and strategyformal and informal student leadership opportunitiesstudent empowerment opportunities for students through community and global engagementRespectful RelationshipsStudent-led initiatives that drive:House prideMentor Group cohesionpeer mentoring and coachinga focus on child safetyschool priorities such as responsible use of technology, sustainability, positive education and a growth mindset, learner dispositions, visible wellbeing, wellness for learning, Mercy values, 21st century skills.The successful candidate will have ongoing appointment to the position of teacher at the College.ABOUT YOUThrough a response to the following key selection criteria, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:are a leader and advocate for student empowerment, with evidenced practices and initiatives supporting their approach to engaging students and communitiescan capably build and strengthen connections to create opportunities for student leadershipcan confidently redesign systems and practices to deliver best outcomeshave a sound understanding of and commitment to the partnership between student empowerment and child safetyhave undertaken relevant post-graduate study APPLICATION GUIDELINESApplicants must ensure their application includes the following:An Action Plan detailing a planned approach to the Key Initial Priorities noted in the position description;A Covering Letter of not more than one (1) page that contains clear, concise responses to the key selection criteria above; andA Resume including the name and contact details of two (2) professional referees.Applications can be addresses to Ms Anna Negro, Principal, Sacred Heart College Geelong.To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Australia. Shortlisted candidates will have appropriate suitability and background checks undertaken by the College.The successful candidate must hold VIT Registration and will be classified as a Teacher in accordance with Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9.00am MONDAY 29 JULY 2019Sacred Heart College actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all studentsPersonal information is collected in accordance with Mercy Education Limited’s Privacy Policy and Employment Collection Notice.Seek and Indeed applicants must review the advertisement on the College website for full access to the attached supporting documentation, including position description.Position DescriptionRedesigning Learning InfographicSHC CultureStrategy 2020 AUD Australia - VIC Geelong & Great Ocean Road Geelong 3220