Executive Dean of Staff Development & Strategy

South Coast Baptist College is an independent co-educational school that serves families in the southern metropolitan regions of Perth and beyond by providing inspired, innovative and exemplary Christian education that is committed to empowering our students to reach their purpose.

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About the role: Executive Dean of Staff Development& Strategy

Due to the initiatives in our new Strategic Plan and the rapid expansion of our College, an exciting Executive-level opportunity is being offered at South Coast Baptist College. We are seeking a skilled and motivated leader to join our impressive team of highly skilled Executives. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Dean of Staff Development & Strategy will have the opportunity to enhance our quality staff culture and create opportunities for our teaching and operational staff across the College (C-12).

Position Duties 

• Manage Registration standards coordination.
• Manage Graduate mentor program.
• Manage Professional Learning program.
• Mapping of Staff competency requirements.
• Co-ordinate Review, appraisals and accountabilities with line managers.
• Manage Staff Wellbeing program.
• Map staff Christian support framework.
• Research, support and promote 21st century staff competencies.
• Manage Research Institute and Staff Development Team
• Manage Learning Technologies development with staff training
• Participate in Enterprise Agreement meetings and staff management/grievance
• Data analytics management and reporting for strategy and improvement.
• Coordinate value adding Parent education seminars.
• Manage research on Student Wellbeing and create effective staff programs for teachers to promote student wellbeing.
• Develop new initiatives with staff for enhanced learning opportunities for students (eg: online learning programs, cultural competencies).
• Collaborate to innovate and enhance a quality staff culture as identified in Strategy 4 of the Strategic Plan ‘Reach for our Purpose’ 

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of and understanding of the strategic issues, operational functions, and culture of an Independent Christian College.
• Membership in appropriate professional bodies.
• Relevant university qualifications; a master's degree is desirable but not essential.
• Highly motivated and committed to teamwork, with the ability to work cooperatively.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, including, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, confidentiality and human resource management.
• Superior organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Committed, energetic, and keen to exceed expectations.
• Proactive, diligent, flexible, and the ability to embraces change.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, set priorities and multitask.
• Willingness to make difficult and unpopular decisions when necessary.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to gain and maintain the respect and goodwill of Staff, students and parents.
• Ability to network with associates while maintaining congenial and productive relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.

Essential Criteria:

• To have a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
• To actively be a part of a Church or Christian community and exemplify Christian beliefs, behaviour, and practices.
• To accept the College’s Statement of Faith.
• Build co-operative and supportive relationships with the board, principal, staff, students and parents.
• Work to ensure personal best practice.
• Ensure that decision making is based on fact and is impartial and fair.
• Model the use of appropriate and proper channels of communication.
• Always act in the best interest of the College and its ethos.
• Adhering to all policies and procedures outlined by SCBC.
• First Aid certificate is desirable.
• Working With Children Card.

Application Deadline: Please see the application page for the closing date. 

*South Coast Baptist College reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, all candidates must complete an online application through our College websites recruitment page: Click Here

When applying, please ensure you have the following documents with your application.

• Covering letter
• Resume 

Copy of: 

• Working with Children Card
• Relevant qualification certificates/academic transcripts
• Visa / Residency Status / Passport
• Driver’s licence
• First Aid Certificate (if you have one)
• Department of Education – Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Pastor/Christian Leader’s reference 

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our HR team on (08) 9540