Prendiville Catholic College
Deputy Principal Curriculum andAcademic Standards
Students Reaching Their Potential
Prendiville Catholic College is a modern, progressive secondary Catholic College that recognizes each child is special and unique, and is committed to the personal excellence of each and every learner, regardless of their learning ability. We provide a holistic, rigorous and broad curriculum, which seeks to create independent learners in a 21st Century Learning Environment.
We foster in our young people the desire to know more, see more and do more in line with our Catholic values.
A vital ingredient in achieving this is our committed, enthusiastic staff.
Our leadership positions align with Catholic Education WA’s strategic direction encapsulated through LEAD:
Learning, Engagement, Accountability and Discipleship
Leadership at the College
College leaders are responsible for the management and leadership of their teams and are expected to be active members of the College’s Leadership Team.
In line with our Catholic values, leadership at Prendiville Catholic College is considered to be a privilege; it is a position of service, not power.Collaboration, support and empowerment are our core leadership values.
All leaders at the College must be a witness in living and promoting the Catholic values of the College. They must understand the implications of the mandate set for Catholic schools by the Bishops of WA.
Organisation
The role of the Deputy Principal Curriculum and Academic Standards is a Senior Middle leadership role at the College. The incumbent will report directly to the Principal, but will work closely with the Deputy Principals who have a primary responsibility for Learning and Engagement across all year levels,plus all Heads of Learning Areas.
Purpose of the Role
The role aligns with the strategic direction of Learning, ensuring the College always maintains a focus on providing the best support for the intellectual development of every learnersuch that they each have the best possible chance to excel personally.
As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal Curriculum and Academic Standards will:
Participate in decision-making, and assist in developing policy and maintaining procedures within the College in line with Catholic Education Office WA’s (CEO WA) policies and guidelines
Work closely and collaboratively with the Principal and Deputy Principals to drive a strong academic improvement agenda for the school grounded in evidence from research and best practice
Ensure the College progresses in school improvement areas defined in the Quality Catholic School (QCS) and National Schools Improvement (NSI) frameworks, which have a clear focus on learning outcomes and curriculum
Provide support to the Heads of Learning Areas in meeting the demands of their roles
Measure student outcomes and improvements in academic performance
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Key responsibilities are those over which the role holder has a controlling impact on end results and where shared responsibility with others is subordinate.
The overarching responsibility of the Deputy Principal Curriculum and Academic Standards is to provide a relentless focus on individual learning and support for the curriculum. The roles and duties of the Deputy Principal Curriculum and Academic Standards will continue to be refined with the Deputy Principals.
Key Responsibility / Desired OutcomeStrategic Plan:
Lead the review of academic standards as input to Domain Three -Education from the CEOWA QCS School Review and Improvement Framework
Assist in the development and implementation of the College Strategic Plan in line with theCEOWA QCS School Review and Improvement Framework and the Bishops of WA Mandate for Catholic Schools / Goals, strategies and targets in relation to the academic improvement agenda, including analysis and discussion of academic data, systemic curriculum delivery and differentiated teaching and learning outcomes
Learning – Analysis and Discussion of Data:
Collect and analyse school wide systemic data on student academic outcomes across all year groups, using both internal and external standards
Measure and analyse changes in performance over years from standardised tests
Report on overall school academic performance as well as the performance of students from identified groups
Compare College performance with similar schools / Collection of systemic and comprehensive data across all year groupsincluding academic, attendance and behavioural outcomes, and student wellbeing
Readily accessible database of historical academic performance data
Evidence of improvement or regression in academic performance over time
Ability to identify trends and respond appropriately where required
Learning – Systemic Curriculum Delivery:
Collaborate with Deputy Principals and Heads of Learning Areas to develop a coherent, sequenced plan for curriculum delivery in line with the Australian Curriculum or other approved curriculum
Work with Deputy Principals to ensure teachers are provided with appropriate professional learning opportunities in line with AITSL standards / Evidence-based teaching practices are embedded in the curriculum delivery
Assessment and reporting procedures aligned to curriculum delivery plan
Consistent teaching and learning expectations with a clear reference for monitoring learning across the year levels
Shared vision for curriculum practice
Learning – Differentiated Teaching and Learning Outcomes:
Ensure that school wide policies, practices and programmes are in place to assist in identifying and addressing individual student’slearning needs
Work in collaboration with Heads of Learning Areas to maintain a learning environment that is inclusive, intellectually rigorous and addresses the learning needs of individual students across the spectrum of abilities / All students engaged with individual learning plans
Academic extension for high-achieving students appropriate to their capabilities
In addition to the administrative duties described above, the Deputy Principal Curriculum and Academic Standards will be required to undertake a classroom, teaching role. This will reflect the balance between staffing requirements and priorities as negotiated with the Principal. Other duties may be required by and negotiated with the Deputy Principals or Principal.
Challenges & Complexities
Thecritical challenges faced in delivering this role in the context of the responsibilities highlighted above are:
Ability to interface and work collaboratively with the whole College Leadership Team and Heads of Learning Areas, particularly with regard to measuring and improving academic standards
Measurable shift and improvement in student academic outcome
Shift the perception that academic standards are lower at Prendiville Catholic College
Maintain a focus on academic standards,in balance with a holistic and character focused curriculum
Experience & Expertise Required
Educational Qualifications
Have completed or studying a Masters level Education degree
Qualifications or willingness to pursue further professional learning in the area of educational data and its use to guide our teaching and learning processes
Expertise & Qualities Required
Be an active member of the Catholic Church
A deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning
A passion for supporting children to be their very best
Strong ability and competency with the data analysis and interpretation
Strong understanding of current state and national curriculum requirements and trends
Commitment to achieving best practice in relation to the learning and teaching, assessment and reporting policies and procedures
Well developed organisational and administrative skills
Effective decision-making appropriate to the situation and circumstance
Strong team working and interpersonal skillsincluding consultation and effective communication
Ability to coach and mentor others
Understanding and commitment to 21st century learning environment
ADDRESS / Phone / WebPrendiville Ave, Joondalup WA 6027 / (08) 9307 2000 /
Prendiville Catholic College
Employment Details
Employment Status / Full-timeStart Date / Term 1, 2017
Salary / Deputy Principal
ADDRESS / Phone / Web
Prendiville Ave, Joondalup WA 6027 / (08) 9307 2000 /