<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>St Patrick’s College is a vibrant Catholic secondary college dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence, personal growth, and holistic development. We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced educational leader to join our team as the Director of Curriculum at our Year 9 Croagh Patrick Campus. With a commitment to nurturing young minds and preparing them for future success, our Croagh Patrick Campus is a specialised Year 9 learning environment that promotes independence, resilience, and engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and foster a culture of academic excellence and shape the academic journey of Year 9 students in a dedicated learning setting.</p><p>As the Director of Curriculum – Croagh Patrick, you will drive the creation of a dynamic and inclusive curriculum, support innovative teaching methods, and encourage personal and academic growth. In this role you will collaborate closely with the leadership team, staff, students, and families to ensure that the curriculum is both challenging and aligned with the values of St Patrick’s College. The position blends strategic leadership with hands-on involvement, guiding Year 9 students through an essential phase of their educational journey.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>As a passionate, collaborative and visionary education leader and teacher, you will have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in a leadership role within an education setting, with a focus on curriculum development and teaching excellence</li><li>A strong understanding of contemporary education practices and the ability to implement innovative teaching strategies</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and motivating both students and staff, with the ability to build effective relationships with all members of the school community</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively in a school team to plan and implement effective teaching and learning</li><li>A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students.</li><li>Teaching excellence in the Australian Curriculum and using research based best pedagogical practices</li><li>A genuine passion for fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and holistic development in students.</li><li>An understanding of and alignment with the Catholic values and ethos of St. Patrick’s College, and the ability to integrate these principles into your leadership and teaching.</li></ul><p>CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.  The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.   </p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>St Patrick’s is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience.  The College is structured into a three school model of learning, incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). While each School has unique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our College binds us together in academic, social justice and co-curricular excellence for all students. We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person. </p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Further information, including Key Result Areas (KRA’s) and instructions on how to apply, is available from <a href="https://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/our-college/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/our-college/employment</u></a> or phoning Human Resources on 03 6341 9988.  We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applications with required accompanying documentation, including an introductory cover letter stating why you wish to work at St Patrick College and what you can bring to the role, St Patrick’s College application form and resume should be emailed to <a href="mailto:hr&#64;stpatricks.tas.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><u>hr&#64;stpatricks.tas.edu.au</u></a> by 9am Tuesday 26 November 2024. </p>