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Director of Student Engagement & Connection (Years 7-9)St Joseph''s CollegeType: OngoingRole: TeachingHours: Full-timeCloses: 23-05-2025About the roleWe offer a competitive salary, extensive professional learning, leadership development, and a vibrant, supportive, and values-driven community. We are currently seeking five inspirational, collaborative, and future-focused leaders to join our progressive team as we continue to nurture an inclusive, high-performing learning environment for staff, students, and families.Director of Kildare Campus (Years 7-9)Director of Learning & Curriculum (Years 7-9)Director of Student Engagement & Connection (Years 7-9)Director of Student Engagement & Connection (Years 10-12)Director of Coaching & CapacityOur CollegeOur mission is to challenge and empower students to be creative and critical thinkers who act with strength and kindness in the Gospel tradition.We envision an inclusive Catholic learning community where all people are valued, where all creation is sacred, where the pursuit of personal excellence is paramount, and where our core values of wonder, courage, justice, hope, compassion, and hospitality are our hallmarks.Our College motto, Strength and Kindliness, comes to life in each staff member as they demonstrate the strength to do their job well and the kindness to undertake it with compassion.All staff members at St Josephs are committed to being open, honest, and robust in exploring challenging and innovative possibilities that lead to school improvement.We work hard to develop students not only academically but also physically, emotionally, and morally. It is rewarding to observe these young adults move on to the next phase of their lives as well-rounded individuals with the skills to achieve goals and make good choices.St Josephs College is constantly striving to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for our students.Why Join Our Community?Our subject teachers are inspirational, planning and implementing programs that encourage and support students to learn and grow across disciplines. Our support staff are critical to our success, providing support to staff and students and stewarding our resources.We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and, as a Kildare Education Ministries school, we are committed to our core values by offering:Attractive salaries and salary packaging optionsExtensive leadership opportunitiesOngoing professional learning and development supportAccess to staff wellbeing and mental health programsEngagement with the wider community is also an integral part of our environment.Candidate RequirementsTo be successful, candidates must have:Relevant qualifications in educationVIT registrationAn interest in ongoing professional learning and sharing knowledge within a collaborative environmentA demonstrated commitment to student well-being and child safetyA collaborative team approachHigh-level written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsApplicants must support the ethos of a Catholic school. At St Joseph''s, everyone has the right to safety, well-being, and inclusion at all times. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.For more information, including the package details and application process, visit our website: Culture, One Community, One College: Multi CampusApplication ProcedurePlease visit our website for the detailed position description and to submit your application.Applicants must be committed to supporting the ethos of a Catholic school. At St Joseph''s, everyone has the right to safety, well-being, and inclusion at all times.Closing date: 23rd May 2025AttachmentsDirector of Student Engagement & Connection Years 7-9.docx.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr