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Job Title: Senior
School Head of Year
We are seeking an experienced person to
take on the role of a Senior School Head of Year and to join and complement the
skills of our current team. The
successful applicant will be required to take responsibility for the pastoral
support and guidance of students in Year 10. John Paul College provides an
environment based firmly on the quality of mutual respect.
The position of Head of Year has a tenure
of three (3) years which concludes with the graduation of their cohort at the
end of Year 12. However, the successful candidate would become a permanent
member of the John Paul College staff and be eligible to reapply for a further
term as Head of Year.
Specific Expectations and Responsibilities:
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Each HOY will aim to be the Head of Year for the
assigned cohort as it passes through the six year levels of Senior Schooling
(from arrival in Year 7 to Graduation at the end of Year 12), commencing with a
three year tenure to Year 9, if successful followed by a second tenure to Year
12.
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To ensure a smooth transition into the school
year by presenting the cohort with clear guidelines which reflect both the
College ethos and the greater expectations associated with the level’s increasing
maturity and leadership responsibilities. To present this message as a ‘rite of
passage’ which needs to be earned from Year 6 to Year 7
·
To be the first point of contact for teachers of
the level in respect to any student concerns related to behaviour or welfare
·
To respond efficiently and fairly to any
referrals by teachers of student pastoral, behavioral or disciplinary concerns
·
To promptly alert the Heads of Learning (HsOL)
when a student’s pastoral concerns may impact on academic progress
·
To consult with the other Heads of Year about
any behavioral or pastoral issues of a significant nature
·
To escalate to the Senior School Head and Middle
School Head about any behavioral concerns which are repetitive in nature.
·
While respecting student privacy and
confidentiality, provide teachers with appropriate and relevant information
about students of concern within the cohort
·
To support teachers with appropriate strategies
when they are dealing with difficult situations
·
To run meaningful and purposeful Year Level
Assemblies each cycle
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To foster the emerging leadership skills of all
Senior School students, through mentoring and the provision of opportunity
through vehicles such as the Year Level Assembly
·
To provide leadership in the planning and
organization of year level retreats and camps
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To lead by example though organizational
excellence and passion
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To implement, in consultation with fellow HOY, a
Pastoral Care program which clearly reflects the College ethos and expectations
Curriculum:
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To model excellent teaching practice
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To support innovation in the design of
curriculum which reflects the rationale and ethos of learning in Senior School
·
To assist colleagues in developing engaging
learning environments by providing advice on student management and best teaching
practice.
·
To willingly contribute to professional
conversations about curriculum and learning in both formal and informal
settings
Technology:
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To model the innovative use of technology
·
To implement and support the use of
JPConnect.net
The successful candidate will have a
thorough knowledge of existing curriculum together with the ability to provide
innovative learning experiences.
How to Apply:
All applications must contain the names and
contact details of two confidential referees and be forwarded to:
The Headmaster
John Paul College
John Paul Drive
Daisy Hill Qld 4127
Or emailed to: pjwhite@jpc.qld.edu.au
Deadline: 08/10/2013
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