Leader of Digital Innovation & Learning

October 11, 2024

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Chisholm

OTHER

Posted: 11/10/2024

Closing Date: 27/10/2024

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Chisholm

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Leader of Digital Innovation & Learning to join the team in 2025 for 12 months.
As the diocese newest primary school and an integral part of the Immaculate Conception Parish Morpeth, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm aims to build a positive, faith-filled learning culture where students grow both in their faith and as confident, courageous and collaborative learners.

Job Description

The Leader of Digital Innovation and Learning (DIAL) will work in collaboration with the School Leadership Team to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence.
Across the school they will:

develop, implement and oversee the school’s strategic digital innovation learning initiatives
contribute to the development of a culture of collegiality and reflective practice
support individuals in identifying new digital innovation and learning experiences
ensure the highest standards of technology
assist, guide and support teachers to embrace the use of technology and effectively integrate it within their classroom
model and promote contemporary and innovative teaching and learning practices and principles

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
Demonstrated success in ensuring a culture of continuous improvement, creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning
Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school
High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
Prior leadership experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience
Postgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of leadership, educational leadership, IT, Curriculum) (Desirable)
Working towards Highly Accomplished NESA Accreditation or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)
Active NESA Accreditation
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Jeanette Fowles, Principal on Tel: (02) 4088 8030 or via email: jeanette.fowles@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY

Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Sunday 27th October 2024 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.