Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly-funded university with an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. A truly global university, ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across seven campuses. ACU’s Mission is central to the University, and informs every area – integrating the dignity of the human person, the common good, and ethical and social justice considerations into itscore activities of student learning and teaching, research and service.

A unique opportunity now exists to join the Faculty of Education and Arts as Head ofthe National School of Education. The National School of Education is the largest provider of initial teacher education in Australia, with a strong reputation for its high quality, work-ready graduates. Adding to its traditional strengths in early childhood, primary and secondary initial teacher education, the National School of Education’s disciplines reflect key strengths in the areas of mathematics and literacy education, the arts, science and technology, educational studies, teacher professional practice, assessment, educational leadership, Indigenous education, and wellbeing and inclusive education. These disciplines are evidenced through strong enrolments across its undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and PhD and EdD programs.

Reporting to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education and Arts, the next National Head of the School of Education will provide visionary leadership across the University’s Education programs and courses and support the research goals of the University, in collaboration with the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education and the Research Centre for Digital Data and Assessment in Education. Bringing a strong understanding of initial teacher education, this role will foster a proactive and innovative approach to national and international trends in the associated disciplines which will enable the National School to strengthen its national and international identity and be clearly visible across the sector as a key disciplinary player. The next National Head will also enable strong stakeholder and industry engagement that enriches and supports the School’s endeavours. This role will require a high level of interdisciplinary experience to ensure collaborative engagement across disciplines, faculties and campuses, and an appreciation and understanding of Education within a Catholic University.

ACU has partnered with Perrett Laver for the recruitment of this position. To apply, simply submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing your suitability to this position. Please visit the Perrett Laver website at http://www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 4872.

To review a position description or for a confidential discussion, please contact Arturo Uriostegui at Perrett Laver on 02 8354 4000 or Arturo.uriostegui@perrettlaver.com

Closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2020 at 11.55pm AEDT.