Student Leadership Coordinator

Purpose of Position

The Student Leadership Coordinator is responsible for providing proactive, high quality leadership and supporting Student Leaders and play a key role in the facilitation and implementation of the goals of the College. The role will work collaboratively to promote the Student Leadership program across the College from Year 7-12.

The Student Leadership Coordinator is required to be familiar with and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Code of Conduct. The Student Leadership Coordinator will provide students with a child-safe environment, which will proactively monitor and support student wellbeing and exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.

As a leader in the College, the Student Leadership Coordinator exercises a shared responsibility to ensure that the mission of the Catholic Church is brought to life in the College. These leadership roles are predicated on the belief that to be effective the work of the Student Leadership Coordinator will be informed by a vision of Catholic education that is Gospel-based people-centred, inclusive, and holistic. The Student Leadership Coordinator gives witness to gospel values in all aspects of their work and encourages and supports staff to do likewise.

Specific Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Student Leadership Coordinator are:

• Leadership

• Manage the Passport to leadership program across the College

• Work closely with Deputy Principal – Wellbeing to support Senior Leaders

• Other duties as directed

Specific Tasks Leadership

• Models, inspires and supports students in all leadership positions across the College.

• Supports teams and individuals to embrace continual improvement and innovation.

• Supports College Leadership including implementing College strategic and annual goals.

• Organises the involvement of students in leadership opportunities and activities.

Student Leadership

• Manages and implements the following programs:

• Middle School Leaders

• Passport to Leadership Program

• Year 7 – 12 Student Representative Council (SRC)

• Works closely with the Deputy Principal – Wellbeing to support senior leaders

• Works with other staff and student leaders to promote leadership and growth opportunities for all students.

• Identifies opportunities within the curriculum and in extracurricular activities to provide leadership growth.

Child Safety

The John Paul College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are a child safe employer who is committed to the welfare of children and young people in our protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct. This includes:

• Ensure adherence to all child safety standards and mandatory reporting requirements

• Attend training to maintain compliance with all child safety legislation, standards and regulations

• Complete all mandatory reporting in a timely manner.

• Escalate and report all matters related to student safety immediately

• Understand and work diligently to deliver student duty of care accountabilities.

Key Selection Critieria

The successful applicant will need to meet the following key selection criteria:

• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.

• Up to date knowledge of wellbeing practices and procedures as implemented at John Paul College.

• A demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, personably, and effectively in ways that engage staff and students.

• Possess a collaborative and flexible approach.

• An openness to change and to learning in all situations.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, personably and effectively.

• The ability to form teams and sustain teamwork throughout the term of the appointment.

• A proven record as an exemplary teacher.

• It is anticipated that the Student Leadership Coordinator will, at times be required to undertake other duties related to the role as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal – Wellbeing.

• The Student Leadership Coordinator is expected to comply with legislation, occupational health and safety practices and participate in consultative processes to ensure a child safe environment and workplace safety for staff and students.

Conditions and Remuneration

• Level of responsibility is POL1.

• Time allowance: 0.068 FTE (3 /44 periods a cycle).

• The position is employed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Victorian Catholic Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 and any subsequent amendments and industrial agreements.

• This role is subject to ongoing review and may change to suit the requirements of John Paul College.