Job Description

Salary Range $149,107 plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role

The Director of Research and Staff Development is a unique middle leadership role in the College designed primarily to support the Assistant Principal Staff Development in bringing the mission and strategic direction of the College to life. The Director of Research and Staff Development will be an experienced teacher and educational leader, will have demonstrated successful experience in curriculum leadership, and will possess initiative, integrity and vision.

The Director of Research and Staff Development is a key role in developing teacher capacity and expertise in the delivery of the Australian curriculum, BSSS Frameworks and in High Impact Teaching. The Director of Research and Staff Development plays a key role in teacher mentoring and development, instructional coaching and HALT certification. The College is seeking a person who is committed to the vision of the College ‘Living the truth, leading with courage, learning for life’ who is invested in and who will promote the mission of Catholic education.

The Director of Research and Staff Development also provides expert leadership in curriculum, teaching and learning and staff development in the delivery of junior, senior education at the College, utilising best practice in current research, evidence and innovation to meet the needs of all learners. The Director of Research and Staff Development reports to the Assistant Principals’ Staff Development, Curriculum and Innovation, Teaching and Learning, and to the Principal in realising the vision and mission of the College.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au