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Responsible for the welfare of students in Years 7 and 8.Works in close co-operation with tutors and teachers to assist students in their intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development.Main point of contact for parents regarding issues of a pastoral nature, contacting and responding to parents where necessary.Ongoing contact with students to maintain a sense of unity within the group.Dealing with whole-year concerns and issues.Advocacy role, maintaining a positive regard for students within the stage.Academic care of students within the stage, in liaison with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Heads of Departments and Learning Support staff.Organise events listed for the stage (e.g. Year Camps), including preparation of risk assessments, information letters, permission and medical forms.Organise and conduct regular Stage Meetings.Proof-read semester reports.

Leadership of the Wellbeing Committee.Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of all wellbeing policies and procedures relating to the pastoral care of all students.Development and implementation of Invictus positive education programme, including the sequencing and development of lessons and resources.Development and leadership of the Student Leadership program, including the selection, organisation, mentoring and evaluation of Student Leaders.Responsible for the running of the Student Representative Council (SRC).Promotion of the school with prospective and new families and within the community through opportunities including Open Days, Year 6 Experience Days, Year 6 Orientation Days and Scholarship Testing Days.

Leadership of the Welfare Committee.Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of all welfare policies and procedures relating to the pastoral care of all students.Oversight of operation and review of the School’s Behaviour and Discipline Policy, including liaison with other staff in matters relating to student welfare and discipline.Oversight of operation and review of the School’s Attendance Policy, including following up unexplained student absences.Responsible for maintenance of all records relating to student behaviour and discipline, including the Bullying Register.Provide support for teachers with positive classroom management strategies.Responsible for communication with parents/caregivers in matters relating to student welfare and discipline.Leadership of the Student Leadership program, including the selection, organisation, mentoring and evaluation of Student Leaders.Responsible for the Student Representative Council (SRC).Responsible for Community Service initiatives including but not limited to charity collections, fundraising days and Rural Fire Service cadets.Development of Tutor Group positive education programme, including the sequencing and development of lessons and resources.Promotion of the school with prospective and new families and within the community through opportunities including Open Days, Year 6 Experience Days, Year 6 Orientation Days and Scholarship Testing Days.Organisation of House competitions, including House Debating and House Drama competitions.

The nature of this position involved me exploring and implementing methods to enhance teaching and learning within the school.Designated agent (appointed by Teacher Accreditation Authority) responsible for formulation and implementation of all College policies and processes relating to NSW Institute of Teachers accreditation.Responsible for supervising the accreditation of all New Scheme Teachers within the College.Co-ordinator of Learning Support within the College.Co-ordinator of Australian Government Quality Teacher Program projects.Responsible for preparation, submission and evaluation of Commonwealth Government Targeted Programs through the Association of Independent Schools.Member of College Senior Management.

Special responsibility within the College for the welfare, spirit and happiness of the students at the College.Responsibility for addressing issues which are of concern to a whole Year group or to a significant proportion thereof.Member of College Senior Management.

Responsible for managing the delivery of Science courses within the school.Oversaw the addition of Stage 6 science courses within the school curriculum.Managed the implementation of new Stage 4 and 5 Science Syllabus, as well as new Stage 6 Biology, Chemistry and Physics syllabuses.Introduction of Agriculture into the curriculum at Stage 5 and Stage 6 levels.Member of School Executive.Pastoral co-ordinator (Year 7 – 8 Boys) 1996.

Responsible for overall co-ordination of Year Nine in terms of pastoral care, discipline and administration matters.Member of College executive – Year Co-ordinator’s Representative in 1995.House Patron in 1995.

Bachelor, Education - Secondary

Graduated with distinction.

Diploma, Teaching - Secondary

Graduated with distinction.