Role Details

The Deputy Head of Campus supports the Head of Campus in ensuring excellent teaching, learning and student development in a faith-centred environment. To this end, the Deputy Head of Campus works in collaboration with the Head of Campus and other campus leaders to develop and monitor the school’s vision and mission and to create structures that facilitate the work of both staff and students. The Deputy Head of Campus works collaboratively with the Head of Campus to ensure the educational provision is of the highest quality. The Deputy Head of Campus is responsible for assisting the Head of Campus in the day-to-day management and operation of Our Lady of La Vang School campus and deputises for the Head of Campus Our Lady of La Vang School in their absence.

The appointment is to a permanent teaching position with a 4-year term contract as Deputy Head of Campus offered as 1.0 FTE.

The successful candidate will:

• Actively contribute to the faith leadership and Catholic identity of Catholic Special Schools in alignment with its vision, mission .
• Demonstrate highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the members of the schools, and wider communities (students, staff, parents, and families).
• Assume a lead role in building capacity and cultivating the learning culture on Campus by modelling and embedding good pedagogical practices.
• Oversee the learning and teaching program to ensure each student’s learning is challenging, authentic, engaging and continuous each student’s pathway positions them for success.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and build upon the existing structures in place.
• Strong ability and experience in working in a specialist setting.
• Support the Head of Campus performing other day to day duties and implementing decision as requested by the Principal of Head of Campus.

Additional Information

Catholic Special Schools is a community where Our Lady of La Vang Special School, Flinders Park and St Patrick’s Special School, Dulwich come together to create a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for children and young people requiring specialist education because of intellectual disability and complex needs. Our values of Faith, Love, Hope, Community and Excellence hold us in our promise to children, young people, and their families. Inspired by our Catholic faith, we celebrate the unique abilities of each student, offering meaningful, individualised curriculum. Our community currently comprises of two co-educational campuses from Reception to Year 12, with plans for a third campus dedicated to continuing our tradition of excellence and options in education for students with disabilities.

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