Ingrid Clarke
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Senior Primary
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
01.2015 - Current
- Daily operational management of Primary School, event management, facilitate professional learning, implementation of human-centred design thinking process, evidence-based pedagogies, innovative curriculum, budget management, student enrolment, marketing, recruitment and succession planning, critical incident management, behaviour support
- Collaboration with College Executive, Board, Leadership teams across FELC and P-12 to review policies, practices, strategic planning, master planning and steering coordination of significant building projects
- Effective and considered wellbeing and pastoral care practices that provide support for families, staff and students
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Management of staff professional growth, appraisal process, coaching and mentoring, organisational leadership of student and staff service and outreach initiatives, risk assessment and safety procedures implementation, duty rosters, student timetables.
Assistant Principal
Stella Maris Primary School
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Whole school management and leadership in school renewal, strategic planning, pastoral care, student behaviour support, staffing and school administration, weekly assemblies, risk management and occupational health and safety (attended 5 day OHS external training program), school organisation re timetables/duty rosters/events, staff and enrolment interviewing, Australian Curriculum learning and teaching, information and communication technologies, pre-service teacher program liaison with universities, relief teacher management, financial budgets/resource management, school officer employment and timetabling, annual evaluation and review of curriculum and student learning achievement data, parental volunteer training, student protection management.
Assistant Principal Religious education
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Management and leadership in curriculum renewal and implementation, faith development, school community building, pastoral care program facilitator, religious education program implementation and support, whole school behaviour teaching and learning, budget management, staffing and administration, reporting and assessment, facilitated consistency of teacher judgement intra-school and inter-school professional development days.
Project Officer: Health and Physical Education
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Curriculum consultancy and staff training to support system wide implementation of new Health and Physical Education syllabus across 135 primary schools and 25 secondary colleges, professional development of staffs, Affiliate Trainer Quest Life Skill Australia, Queensland wide curriculum networks across education sectors, involvement in professional educational associations, Steven Covey Seven Habits of the Mind and mediation training, presented at various educational Conferences in Qld.
Primary Classroom Teacher & Curriculum Co-ordinator
Stella Maris Primary School
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Taught various year levels (Prep, Yr 2, 5, 6 & 7), Middle School Coordinator, Health and Physical Education Coordinator, Consultative Committee representative, organised annual Health Expos and School Sports Carnivals, Rainbows Grief and Loss Program facilitator
- In 1997 was employed as Project Officer and Curriculum Support Teacher for school wide curriculum implementation and teacher training.
Primary Classroom Teacher & Physical Education Specialist
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Taught Year 6
- School Swimming Instructor for Years 1- 7 students and whole school Sports Coordinator.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans which incorporated differentiated instruction for a diverse student population.
Year 2 Exchange Teacher
St Joseph’s Primary School, Halifax,UK
01.1998
- Taught Key Stage 1 (Year 2)
- Introduced a parent volunteer literacy and numeracy support program to Key Stage 1 to improve parent and school partnerships.
Acting Principal Contracts
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School & Siena Catholic Primary School
- Management and leadership in school renewal, financial management, School Board member, Parent and Friends Association member, Staffing Schedule management, organisation and management of various building extension projects and grounds maintenance, Occupational Health and Safety, initiated establishment of cultural, sporting and artistic participation programs for students during school hours, staff recruitment and new enrolments, school community building and pastoral care.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership -
Australian Catholic University
Master of Religious Education -
Australian Catholic University
Graduate Dip Health Science -
Qld Uni of Technology
Dip of Teaching-Primary -
McAuley College
Skills
- Writing & Publishing
- Public speaking
- Teaching with Technology
- Facilitating Engaging Professional Learning
- Calm Under Pressure
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Effective communicator and active listener
- Team collaborator
Leadership Philosophy
I believe that outstanding education is the result of a fusion of evidence based pedagogical excellence and innovation. The powerful mix of an authentic, and passionate leader, outstanding teachers, highly engaged learners, and a connected school community generates an inspirational environment where learning, creativity and wellbeing thrives. It is through the development of caring and trusting relationships between stakeholders and well planned and engaging learning, that staff and students are encouraged to reach their full potential. As an educational leader I am committed to building a school community where all learners develop resilience and achieve success in learning and life.
QCT Registration
683710
Personal Information
- Nationality: Australian
- Marital Status: Married with 3 children
References
- Chris Curtain, Head of Junior Primary, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, 2014-2022, 0432 901 050, chris.curtain1222@gmail.com
- Kersti Mowat, Head of Junior Primary, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, commenced Jan 2023, 0422 270 692, kmowat@mfac.edu.au
- Jo Birks, Head of Learning Support, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, 0423 415 526, jbirks@mfac.edu.au
Hobbies and Interests
Travel, Reading, Music, Gardening, Fitness.
Timeline
Head of Senior Primary
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Principal
Stella Maris Primary School
01.2006 - 01.2015
Assistant Principal Religious education
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
01.2001 - 01.2005
Project Officer: Health and Physical Education
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.1999 - 01.2000
Year 2 Exchange Teacher
St Joseph’s Primary School, Halifax,UK
01.1998
Primary Classroom Teacher & Curriculum Co-ordinator
Stella Maris Primary School
01.1990 - 01.1997
Primary Classroom Teacher & Physical Education Specialist
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
01.1988 - 01.1989
Acting Principal Contracts
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School & Siena Catholic Primary School
Master of Educational Leadership -
Australian Catholic University
Master of Religious Education -
Australian Catholic University
Graduate Dip Health Science -
Qld Uni of Technology
Dip of Teaching-Primary -
McAuley College
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