Senior Manager - Early Learning, Pedagogy and Leadership

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT 


Curriculum / Learning

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 April 2024


Join the ELC team as a leader supporting ELC Directors and staff to deliver outstanding early education across nine ACT centres

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:</strong> Manuka, Canberra</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time, permanent</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Salary Range: </strong>Grade 6 $126,414 -&nbsp;$139,051 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong> April 2024</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>11.55 pm, Tuesday 26 March 2024</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">The Catholic Education Office 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 the delivery of quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">The Senior Manager of Early Learning, Pedagogy and Leadership is a key member of the ELC Team. They will be responsible for guiding professional learning for Directors and Early Learning Teachers, including Faith Formation, in collaboration with the General Manager of Early Learning and the Senior Manager of Early Learning Quality and Compliance.</span></p> <p style="margin-right: 4.6pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">The successful candidate may also be required to work across multiple ELCs and be the Person in Day-to-Day Charge (Reference ACECQA) of CE Early Learning Centres (ELCs) across Canberra. </span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Benefits&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </div> <ul> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A positive and collaborative workplace culture</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Plan and/or deliver professional learning for Directors, Educational Leaders, Teachers and Educators</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Plan Director network meetings and Educational Leader meetings in collaboration with the General Manager of Early Learning</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Coordinate communication with Directors in collaboration with the General Manager of Early Learning</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Support preschool to deliver on requirements of the NQF, including National Quality Standards (NQS) and compliance with laws, regulations, approved learning frameworks and CE policies, procedures and requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Support directors, teachers, and educators in planning and implementing high-quality, responsive early learning programs based on sound knowledge of early childhood development and educational principles to meet the needs of groups and individual children.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Support ELC Directors in enhancing, implementing, and regularly reviewing the preschool’s quality improvement plans.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Provide support, mentorship, and educational leadership for staff in order to enhance and develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and NQS standards.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"> People, Human Resources, Planning and Management.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) qualifications.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Must hold a relevant Working with Children Registration.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Must have TQI Registration (or willingness to obtain).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">An ability to step into a new setting and build relationships quickly with the children, staff and families</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A thorough knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Proven and effective leadership/management in the planning, implementation and evaluation of high-quality educational and care programs for groups of preschool-age children.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A proven capacity to provide inclusive programs based on the recorded observations and interpretation of children’s responses, needs and interests.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A sound ability to provide early childhood programs that have a commitment to the active involvement of families and the local community.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A genuine passion for mentoring and leading a team of educators.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.<br><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Applicants will be required to submit a current resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined above. The cover letter should be at most three pages.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Further information about the role and Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn is available on the <a style="color: #000000" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">If you have any questions about the role, contact Amy Tallon, People &amp; Culture Officer, at 0459943831 or email at <a href="mailto:amy.tallon@cg.catholic.edu.au">amy.tallon@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.</em></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502948/senior-manager-early-learning-pedagogy-and-leadership">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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