<p><strong>Location: </strong>Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese</p><p>As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, the Head of Student Engagement is accountable for providing strategic leadership to ensure student wellbeing and compliance with relevant legislation, in particular leading attendance and behavior policies, programs and strategies to ensure all students within CSPD are safe and ready to learn.&nbsp;</p><p>This role will be overseeing the implementation of tailored strategies in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to build the capacity of schools and school leadership to create inclusive environments for all students.&nbsp;Collaborating with the system and school leaders, the Head of Student Engagement will be supporting CSPD’s commitment to building child-safe communities in schools, supporting every students’ growth in faith and learning.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><p>This role is a critical part of our mission to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students in our diocese.</p><p>As the Head of Student Engagement, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies that ensure our students are safe and ready to learn. This position involves leading our attendance and behavior policies and teams, overseeing programs that create inclusive environments, and collaborating with system and school leaders to align student support initiatives with our broader educational goals.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include providing strategic leadership in student wellbeing, designing universal attendance and behavior programs, and leading multidisciplinary services for students requiring more intensive levels of support. You'll also play a key role in our commitment to building child-safe communities in our schools.</p><p>We're looking for someone who can innovate and draw on best practice and research in student support, work effectively with diverse teams, and drive continuous improvement in our student support services and our schools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and advanced qualifications in education or a related field, experience in strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to the values and mission of Catholic education.</p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced tertiary qualifications in a related field</li><li>Significant experience in educational and system leadership</li><li>Current Working with Children Registration</li><li>Capacity and desire to contribute to the ethos and strategic intent of Catholic schools Parramatta Diocese.</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values along with:</p><ul><li>A passion for supporting children, adolescents and their families</li><li>A compassionate and empathetic approach</li><li>Excellent relationship building skills</li><li>Highly developed capacity to effectively lead a team and to promote professional growth and school improvement.</li><li>Capacity and desire to contribute to the ethos and strategic intent of Catholic schools Parramatta Diocese.</li></ul><p><strong>OUR COMPANY:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>APPLY TODAY!</strong></p><p>Applications are open until 11:55pm EST, Wednesday 11 September 2024. Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.</p><p>Questions about the role can be directed to Mireille Morcos via <a href="mailto:mmorcos5@parra.catholic.edu.au">mmorcos5@parra.catholic.edu.au</a> or 0487 233 777.</p><p><strong>INTERESTED?</strong></p><p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.</p><p>CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p>