Associate Head of Campus

Associate Head of Campus - St Mary's Flexible School Associate Head of Campus - St Mary's Flexible School Continuing, Full-time Start: As soon as can be negotiated with successful applicant ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,400 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 700 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma‑informed practice, to co‑create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. ABOUT THE ROLE This position exists to provide leadership support across the St Mary’s Flexible School Flexible School. The role works in close cooperation with the Head of Campus, the Area Principal, and the Regional Support Team. The successful should be an individual who is: A self‑directed learner Curious Engaging Open‑minded The position requires positive and harmonious working relationships with: The Area Principal Leader of Learning The Head of Campus The NSW regional support team Young People, Parents and Carers Community members and Elders Edmund Rice Education Australia NSW Teaching and Social Work Organisations To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Tertiary qualifications in Teaching with eligibility for teacher registration with NSW Education Standards Authority or Tertiary qualifications in Social/Behavioural Sciences e.g., Social Work, Community Services or Psychology and current open driver’s licence and willingness to drive school buses. Demonstrated commitment to the values of Edmund Rice Education Australia. The person needs to be able to demonstrate a commitment to building just communities based on the Touchstones of; Inclusive community, Gospel Spirituality, Justice and Solidarity and Liberating Education, which enhance learning and wellbeing for young people. Demonstrated leadership of the development and maintenance of programs for young people at risk. Substantial knowledge of, and experience in, one or more of the aspects of leadership (as identified in the Key Accountabilities). The person needs to be able to demonstrate an ability to assist staff in this area and to engage in reflective practice on how to best enhance learning for disenfranchised young people. Demonstrated experience and ability to provide leadership in trauma transformative practice and wellbeing support that supports young people to build a learner identity, achieve positive social outcomes, and re‑engage in education. Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices and assessments that meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of young people at risk. Commitment to and ability to lead a multi‑disciplinary community in reflection around working together under four principles of operation: Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation. The principles establish a “common ground” among staff, young people and families, where the means to resolve difference, negotiate learning, recognise rights, responsibilities and consequences are modelled and explored, both within the group and individually. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Learn how to do school differently Salary Sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development Supportive multi‑disciplinary team environment Free EAP counselling services HOW TO APPLY (please upload documents in PDF format) To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Steph McConnell, Area Principal - NSW, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on *** or via email ***************@flexi.edu.au. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED UPON RECEIPT The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr