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Introduction:
We are seeking an experienced teacher for our St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning Port Stephens Head of Campus position starting Term 1 2025.

St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning offers a tailored learning program for children and young individuals diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and/or Autism (Level 1 & 2). Our mission is to empower these students for lifelong success through evidence-informed methodologies that celebrate their unique strengths.

Dynamic Learning College is a part of St Philip’s Christian College's rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

Christ first
Serve one another
Strive for excellence
Do what is right
Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

Description:
The Head of Campus is responsible to assist the Dynamic Learning Principal in the development and day to day running of the school. The Head of Campus is the team leader of their campus staff and is directly accountable to the Principal for pastoral care, educational administration operations, and for curriculum operations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the safe and caring management of all of the activities of the children and staff;

To take on other whole College management responsibilities and accountabilities as determined by the Principal / Director;

Provide an open and supportive environment with children and parents that reflects the relational ethos of the College;

To be accountable to the Principal / Director for the development, planning and implementation of the Dynamic Learning / Young Parents College programs and events;

Manage all of the accountabilities (College and School level, and various levels of Government) that relate to the proper running and development of a Dynamic Learning / Young Parents College;

The development, discipling and management of the Dynamic Learning / Young Parents College staff, and their business;

Undertake ongoing professional development;

Work in conjunction with other members of the leadership of the College for the active promotion and development of the College and with any other staff members whose work impinges on the running and development of the College, and vice-versa;

To liaise with the appropriate colleagues in matters of student wellbeing, curriculum and educational administration;

To deputise for the Principal / Director as required;

To undertake other leadership and teaching responsibilities at the College as required by the Principal / Director.

Manage the campus budget in a way that is in alignment with the strategic vision of the Dynamic Learning / Young Parents College.

Take reasonable care of their own health and safety

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others

Comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedures given by your supervisor

Make appropriate and informed decisions about health and safety that may affect work activities, or other people

Ensure legal requirements regarding health and safety are met

Action safety reports and carry out workplace inspections

Ensure safe work practices

Conduct inductions and regular safety briefings

Participate in incident investigations

Lead by example and promote health and safety at every opportunity.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that puts the health and safety of another employee at risk, this includes, but is not limited to, behaviours that constitute sexual harassment.

Skills and Experiences:
Be a qualified and experience Teacher.

To undertake this position you will need to have the relevant skills and experience to enable you to:

• Communicate and facilitate the strategic vision and direction of the College.
• Demonstrate an exemplary understanding of the role and purpose of Christian education.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality Christ-centred education for all students.

We’ll encourage you along the way

We will partner with you to support your performance and ongoing development to ensure you are fully prepared for future challenges in this position as our organisation adapts and grows.