Permanent Full-TimeCommencing Term 1 2018Ravenswood is a Uniting Church K-12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney's North Shore. Ravenswood students enjoy outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished educator to join our dedicated team in a full time capacity in the role of Director Teacher Excellence.The role of the Director Teacher Excellence will work with the Head of Learning Innovation to ensure excellence in teaching quality with oversight of professional learning, professional development and growth of the K to 12 teachers at Ravenswood.  As part of this role, the position will be the Teacher Accreditation Authority (TAA) Delegate, and will administer all processional accreditations with NESA and Independent Schools Teacher Accreditation Agency (ISTAA).Key responsibilities include:Potential teaching in a KLA up to 0.5FTEOversee and administer strategic Teacher professional learning and professional developmentLead the development and direction of the Ravenswood InstituteAssist with management of the professional development budgetTrack and administer progression and certificationsEnsure compliance with NESA Teacher registrationOversee all NESA and ISTAA accreditations and teacher and leader progressionGuide teachers through their accreditation journey providing advice and support prior to submissionAssist teachers in the preparation of accreditation maintenance reports for voluntary levels of accessAct as the TAA Delegate to administer NESA requirementsAssist teachers in the annual preparation of individual professional goals documentsPrepare information to feed in to Annual Departmental ReviewsConduct in class Teacher observations and provide formal and informal feedback to assist with practice improvementClassroom observations of new staff and during probationary periodsLead professional learning improvement initiativesWork with HR Director, Deputy Principal and Principal in managing teacher under performance. Ravenswood is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to the confirmation of employment.Applications close 30 November 2017To apply: Please visit our website at www.ravenswood.nsw.edu.au and click on Quick Links Employment or for more information contact Carolyn Gavel on (02) 9498 9898.Ravenswood is a Uniting Church IB World School. AUD Australia - NSW Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Gordon 2072