<ul><li>18-month POL 3 Appointment aligning with the current POL cycle</li><li>Ongoing Full-Time Teacher position</li><li><p>Commencing Term 3 2024</p><p> </p></li></ul><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Damascus College is a Christ centred co-educational Catholic secondary school, where all work in partnership to build an educational environment that allows young people to flourish and be their best. Damascus College is founded in the values and commitment of the Sisters of Mercy and the Parishes Priests of Greater Ballarat. Our students and staff enjoy modern facilities in an inspiring 50 acre bush setting, only 7km from the Ballarat CBD.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Damascus College seeks applications from VIT Registered educators for the position of <strong>Learning Area Leader- Religious Education</strong>. </p><p>This POL 3 position operates with the College’s POL cycle is a 18 month appointment.</p><p>For further information and details regarding the responsibilities of this position please see our website:</p><p><strong><u>www.damascus.vic.edu.au</u></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>You will have demonstrated capacity to contribute positively in the Catholic traditions of Damascus College.</li><li>You will have demonstrated high standard of competency and proficiency in classroom practice and student management, and ability to inspire and engage young people in their learning and in the development of SEL skills.</li><li>You will have demonstrated capacity to effectively lead, develop, and manage:<ul><li>the Learning/Specialist Area’s program of work informed by and responsive to the College’s Strategic Plan and Priorities 2022-2025</li><li>collaborative and high-functioning teams with a focus on professional growth and development</li><li>strategic process improvement and organisational change that is forward thinking and innovative</li></ul></li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the capacity to develop productive and caring relationships with students, parents, and staff where the focus is on the learning and well-being of the student.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>For an application to be considered, it is essential that applicants include:</p><p>(1) a Cover Letter</p><p>(2) a Response to the <strong>“About You</strong>” Selection Statement</p><p>(3) a detailed resume and</p><p>(4) a completed College Application Form (as listed on our website)</p><p><strong>All applications are to be sent through to </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;damascus.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>recruitment&#64;damascus.vic.edu.au</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Applications Close Monday 1 July 2024 or earlier should a suitable pool of applicants be sourced to commence recruitment. </strong></p><p> </p><p><i>Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees of and volunteers to the College must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care. </i></p>