Dean of Students (Years 7 - 9) POL 4

St Bernard's College - Essendon

ESSENDON, VIC 


Head of Faculty / Department

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 October 2024


St Bernard’s College is a vibrant learning community providing holistic boys’ education with a strong focus on academic excellence.

<p>The Dean of Students (7-9) is responsible to the Assistant Principal (Student Wellbeing) for the leadership and general management of students in Year 7-9. The Assistant Principal (Student Wellbeing) delegates the immediate supervision and reporting of students in Year 7-9 to the Dean of Students (7-9). Year Level Leaders of Years 7-9 are accountable to the Dean of Students (7-9) for all matters related to the pastoral, academic and administrative management of their respective year levels.</p><p>The Dean of Students (7-9) is expected to support fully, and convey to students, the Catholic ethos of the College and the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. The Dean of Students (7-9) will play a lead role in the College’s pastoral care structures providing support to students, teachers and parents. The Dean of Students (7-9) will also be a part of a team and will work closely with, support and be supported by other members of the Wellbeing Leadership Team, being proactive, team focused and ready to assist all year levels when needed. These qualities are essential to successfully fulfil the responsibilities of this role.</p><p>The work undertaken throughout this role will align with the strategic intent and direction of the College, key focus areas of which will be articulated annually.<br /> </p><p><strong>The main responsibilities of the position include:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Student Wellbeing</strong></p><ul><li>Student Wellbeing &amp; Safety</li><li>Response to Wellbeing concerns across Years 7 - 9;</li><li>Year Level Leader Support and Development (7-9);</li><li>Year Level Meetings (General and Year 7-9);</li><li>Pastoral Care Programs for Pastoral Lessons (Together with Social and Emotional Learning Leader);</li><li>Together with Dean of Studies monitor Student Progress across Years 7-9<br /> </li></ul><p><strong>2. Pastoral Care</strong></p><ul><li>Together with the Assistant Principal (Student Wellbeing) and Social and Emotional Learning Leader develop and review the Year 9-10 pastoral care program and effective student wellbeing practices</li><li>Oversee the planning and conduct Year Level Assemblies that prioritise, encourage and mentor student participation and leadership.</li><li>Play an active role in the recognition and celebration of student achievement and student voice</li></ul><p><strong>3. Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Assist the Year Level Leaders (7-9) to develop structure that oversee of each student in their respective year levels’ Wellbeing, Learning and Faith Development.</li><li>Assist in the organisation of year level camps and special events (when applicable).</li><li>Work collaboratively with Dean of Studies to support the learning and wellbeing of students in Years 7-9.</li><li>Together with the Assistant Principal (Student Wellbeing), Dean of Studies 7-9 and Year 7 Level Leaders, manage the Year 7 transition program.</li><li>Together with the Year 9 Year Level Leaders oversee the Year 9 Santa Monica Parent Information Evening<br /> </li></ul><p><strong>The successful applicant will have a teaching qualification and demonstrate the following competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the Catholic philosophy and ethos of education.</li><li>Experience in educational leadership and the management of students and staff within a secondary school environment.</li><li>Experience in leading a team of educational professionals in the pastoral care of students</li><li>Experience and understanding of the major issues impacting upon the education and wellbeing of boys.</li><li>Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to successfully develop and implement innovative wellbeing structures and processes to support wellbeing.</li><li>Understanding and ability to implement child safety processes and procedures.</li><li>Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural needs of children with a disability. Demonstrate Aboriginal cultural safety and awareness.</li><li>Demonstrate understanding of cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</li></ul><p>The full Position Description is available on the College website.</p><p>Please visit the College website www.sbc.vic.edu.au/about/employment to complete the online application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.</p><p>Applications close <strong>4.00pm  25 October 2024</strong>.</p><p><i>The College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.</i></p>
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