Expressions of Interest

Leader, Schools Deployment (CEO, ETS)

Group 5, Local Deployment Team (LDT) 52

1 position: 27 January 2017 to 18 August 2017

Expressions of Interest are invited from interested principals for temporary appointment to the position of Leader, Schools Deployment (CEO, ETS) of Local Deployment Team (LDT) 52 from 27 January 2017 to 18 August 2017.

LDT 52 will operate from the LMBR Learning Hubs based at Wyoming Public School and Gateshead West Training Facility and support schools being deployed in Group 5 from the following Principals Networks: Gosford, Wyong, Callaghan/Port Stephens, Newcastle, Hunter, Lake Macquarie East and Lake Macquarie West.The position will be based at the Gateshead West Training Facility but will train principals at both the above mentioned LMBR Learning Hubs.

Interested staff are required to complete and submit theattached Expression of Interest (EOI) proforma. In addition, outline your ability to undertake the role with reference to the attached selection criteria (up to three pages). The EOI proforma should include the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your immediate supervisor. Further information about conditions of employment for this position can be found in the Fact Sheet that accompanies this EOI.

Expressions of Interest are to be forwarded to Jennifer Moody, Director PS NSW, Newcastle Principals Network () by 10.00am on Friday 11 November 2016.Please indicate clearly which Principals Network you are currently working within.

Interviews for the position will be held in the week beginning Monday 14 November 2016.

For further information about the position please contact Jennifer Moody, Director PS NSW on 4924 9994.

Directorate / Learning Management and Business Reform
Title / Leader, Schools Deployment
Classification / Chief Education Officer
Position Number
Brief Role Statement / Plan, manage, monitor and report on the local implementation of financial, student administration and student wellbeing systems for schools in LMBR learning hubs.
Statement of Duties / Successfully manage and coordinate activities of the Local Deployment Team to ensure a high level of school readiness is in place.
Manage the delivery of communications to the Local Deployment Team staff and participating schools, and provide regular feedback to the Director, LMBR Systems Deployment.
Manage and coordinate all end to end deployment activities to ensure a successful transition to the new systems and processes at a school level.
Manage the delivery of effective training to participating school staff in conjunction with Training and Deployment Officers.
Develop and maintain a collegial network of participating principals to provide support for the resolution of operational issues impacting on the deployment to schools.
Monitor and report on all school business readiness and deployment activities, including identifying and addressing in a timely manner any issues and risks at the local school level.
Respond to concerns from school based stakeholders and staff concerning the required readiness, training and related activities and escalate any unresolved issues to the Director, LMBR Systems Deployment.
Selection Criteria / Current employment with the Department as a substantive school principal of a NSW Public School.
Demonstrated superior leadership and operational skills in a school setting along with a high level understanding of the role of school principals and school administrative support staff (SASS).
Demonstrated experience of change management activities and an ability to facilitate and influence successful school based business reform.
Knowledge of the processes and activities involved in the implementation of a new technology system in a school and ability to comprehend various technology terms and clearly communicate these to school-based staff.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage a large complex project while meeting critical deadlines and delivering high quality outcomes.
Demonstrated excellent understanding of departmental processes and requirements related to student administration, human resources and finance together with knowledge of centrally supported software used in schools.
Superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and a confident ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a large range of stakeholders and staff.
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education policies.

Application for Leader, Schools Deployment (CEO, ETS)

Group 5, Local Deployment Team (LDT) 52

1 position: 27 January 2017 to 18 August 2017

Name
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Current School and Principal Network
Current Position
Leadership and Teaching
Experience
Name and Telephone Number of First Referee
Name and Telephone Number of Second Referee

VERIFICATION

This section verifies that your supervisor has endorsed your application and is prepared to release you for this position if successful.

Prior to submitting, this application was endorsed by Director / …………………………………..
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