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Director School Effectiveness - Secondary & P-12
Director of School Effectiveness - P-12 & Secondary
Position: Director of School Effectiveness
Commencing Date: Term 1, 2023
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (5 years)
Salary Range: As per the Senior Leadership Scale
Closing Date: 29 August 2022
About the Work location
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is comprised of 30 schools and colleges across Far North Queensland and the central education office, Catholic Education Services which is located across three offices in the city of Cairns. Our Cairns Catholic Education community has 20 primary schools, two Prep to Year 12 colleges and eight secondary colleges. The most recent college to open was the first Catholic school in Australia to be co-located with a university. Another of our colleges is a Special Assistance College with campuses in Cairns, Cooktown, and Edmonton. Over the next five years there are two new schools planned at Kewarra Beach and Gordonvale.
About the role
The Director of School Effectiveness (Secondary & P-12) works in collaboration with the Principal and Leadership Teams of the 10 secondary and P-12 Colleges in the Diocese of Cairns, to help provide students with a world class education, enriched by the lived Encounter with the Catholic faith.
What we offer
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Professional development and renewal
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements
- Degree/Post Graduate qualification in Education
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Principal
- Registration with Qld College of Teachers
- Current drivers licence.
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education.
- Promote child safety at all times.
Highly Desirable Criteria
People with team leadership experience including leading multi-disciplinary teams are encouraged apply. Ideally, this experience will be in Education, Allied Health or related sectors, with exposure to innovation and research in the wellbeing of young people.
- The equivalent of a Master of Educational Leadership;
- Post Graduate studies in Theology;
- Experience as a Principal in multiple schools.
For more information about the role please see the DSE Position Description 
Director of School Effectiveness - Secondary PD.pdf
Enquiries:
Dr. Andrea O'Brien - Assistant Executive Director
P: 4050 9700
E: aobrien5@cns.catholic.edu.au
