Katie Murray-Fawcett
Summary
Providing education is about developing the whole person. This is done by promoting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, moral and spiritual development and wellbeing of all.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs
01.2022 - Current
- Work closely with the Principal and College Leadership Team to develop processes, programs and policies that support the mission and values of the College
- Lead Student Wellbeing Leadership Team
- Responsible for the development, coordination, planning and implementation of College policies, programs and procedures related to Student Wellbeing
- Developing and communicating processes for addressing student wellbeing, behaviour and management issues
- Responsible for the effective planning and organisation of Child Safety including VRQA requirements
- Facilitate Child Safety Team meetings and complete ongoing audits of Child Safe Standards
- Leading the implementation of the School Improvement Plan in the area of Student Wellbeing
- Organisation of College events including whole College assemblies, Student Leadership Investiture Ceremony, Community and Partnership Day, Live Fully Act Justly Day, Year 10 Graduation, Parent Programs, Information Evenings, Community Conversation Evening, Parent Information Evening for Year 7 2026 Families and College Tours
- Assist the Director of Catholic Identity and Mission in building, communicating and promoting the religious dimension of the College
- Oversee College enrolments for incoming and outgoing students
- Oversee student transition including effective planning and implementation of all student orientation programmes in collaboration with the College Transition Co-ordinator and Primary Links Team
- Oversee Year 7 enrolment processes including facilitating Primary School visits and the collection of Grade 6 transition data
- Collaboration with House and Student Leadership Co-ordinator to promote student agency and support the Student Leadership program
- Liaise with Director of Student Wellbeing and Year Level Leaders on student concerns
- Maintain high standards for and of students, staff, and all the college community
- Developing the whole school wellbeing program in consultation with the Director of Student Wellbeing
- Ongoing collaboration with Year Level Leaders, Learning Diversity and the College Counselling Team
- Facilitate provisional enrolment meetings
- Maintaining and developing the Student Wellbeing element of the College Learning Management System (SEQTA)
- Follow up on concerns with any parent complaints
- Overseeing and ensuring that detailed records of student incidents, PROTECT docs, parent meetings and referrals are kept and appropriately stored
- Discipline matters are managed consistently and follow school policy
- Support in the management of ongoing absences and school refusal concerns
- Ensure uniform policy is updated, managed and adhered to
- Use student data to identify student needs
- Providing guidance, support and mentoring to members of the Wellbeing Leadership Team
- Lead professional development through PPWs (Professional Practice Workshops) regarding student management and consistent classroom practices
- Attend fortnightly SIFT (Student in Focus Team) meetings for Years 7-10
- Managing all budgets associated with Student Wellbeing, Pastoral, Transition, Alumni and Live Fully Act Justly day
- Facilitate Wellbeing Team meetings
- Role model effective restorative practices with staff and students
- Development of Wellbeing Program (Student Development Days, key presentations, cyber-bullying program etc)
- Liaise with students, staff and parents on pastoral issues
- Pastoral support of parents through phone calls, emails, meetings and referrals to external support
- Consultation with Learning Diversity and College Counselling Team
- Communication with College Community Liaison Officer
- Liaise with external organisations such as Child Protection, DHHS, Orange Door etc
- Attend retreats and camps
Co-ordinator Of Students Year 7-8
Penola Catholic College
01.2021 - 12.2021
Instructional Coach
Penola Catholic College
01.2019 - 12.2021
Classroom Teacher (English and Drama)
Penola Catholic College
01.2007 - 12.2021
- English Teacher-Year 7-10 and VCE
- Drama Teacher-Year 7-9
Year Level Leader (Year 8)
Penola Catholic College
01.2020 - 12.2020
Year Level Leader (Year 10)
Penola Catholic College
01.2019 - 12.2019
Co-ordinator of Students (Years 9 and 10)
Penola Catholic College
07.2019 - 10.2019
Year Level Leader (Year 11)
Penola Catholic College
01.2018 - 12.2018
Year Level Leader (Year 10)
Penola Catholic College
01.2014 - 12.2017
Year Level Leader (Year 9)
Penola Catholic College
01.2013 - 06.2013
Year Level Leader (Year 8)
Penola Catholic College
01.2007 - 12.2012
Classroom Teacher
Wheelers Hill Secondary College
01.2006 - 12.2006
Education
Masters of Leadership -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC05-2023
Diploma of Education -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12-2005
Bachelor of Arts -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12-2004
Secondary Education -
St. Aloysius College
North Melbourne, VIC12-1996
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Child Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Student Management
- Community Engagement
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Parent-Teacher Relations
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Staff Development
- Relationship Building and Networking
Teams and Committees
- College Executive Leadership Team
- Student Wellbeing Leadership Team (Chair)
- Primary Links Team (Chair)
- Live Fully Act Justly Day Committee (Chair)
- Parents and Friends Association (Chair)
- Alumni Committee (Chair)
- Child Safety Team (Chair)
- College Master Planning Committee
Professional Development
- Master of Leadership (ACU)
- 2024 VCSSDPA Annual Conference-Community, Culture and Change
- BeYou Suicide Postvention Planning Session
- Child Information Sharing Scheme Training Session
- MACS Student Wellbeing Mandatory Reporting/PROTECT
- Student Behaviour and Classroom Management (Sydney Conference)
- MACS Women in Leadership Program
- MACS Student Wellbeing Leaders Conference
- Women in Leadership Dinner and Seminar Day (VCSSDPA)
- The Behaviour Ambulance (Greg Mitchell)
- When You're The Adult in the Room (Dr Andrew Wake)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 24/04/79
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Roman Catholic
References
- Mr Jamie Madigan, Principal, Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, 10-28 College St, Caroline Springs, VIC, 0437 599 294
- Mr Chris Caldow, Principal, Mackillop College, 1-29 Russell St, Werribee, VIC, 0428 553 115
- Mr Stuart Harrison, Deputy Principal Staff Wellbeing and Development, Parade College, 1436 Plenty Rd, Bundoora, VIC, 0402 111 048
- Mrs Sandra Harrison, Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching, Santa Maria College, 50 Separation St, Northcote, VIC, 0408 121 106
Timeline
Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs
01.2022 - Current
Co-ordinator Of Students Year 7-8
Penola Catholic College
01.2021 - 12.2021
Year Level Leader (Year 8)
Penola Catholic College
01.2020 - 12.2020
Co-ordinator of Students (Years 9 and 10)
Penola Catholic College
07.2019 - 10.2019
Instructional Coach
Penola Catholic College
01.2019 - 12.2021
Year Level Leader (Year 10)
Penola Catholic College
01.2019 - 12.2019
Year Level Leader (Year 11)
Penola Catholic College
01.2018 - 12.2018
Year Level Leader (Year 10)
Penola Catholic College
01.2014 - 12.2017
Year Level Leader (Year 9)
Penola Catholic College
01.2013 - 06.2013
Classroom Teacher (English and Drama)
Penola Catholic College
01.2007 - 12.2021
Year Level Leader (Year 8)
Penola Catholic College
01.2007 - 12.2012
Classroom Teacher
Wheelers Hill Secondary College
01.2006 - 12.2006
Masters of Leadership -
Australian Catholic University
Diploma of Education -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts -
La Trobe University
Secondary Education -
St. Aloysius College
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