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Kirrily Foley

Beverly Hills

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Danebank, enhancing Christian ministry and service learning programs. Skilled in strategic development and relationship building, I successfully led diverse teams and initiatives, fostering community engagement and student leadership. Adept in program management, I also taught and developed curriculum across multiple levels.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Faith and Mission

Danebank, An Anglican School for Girls
01.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated with the Senior and Junior School Chaplains to provide relevant and gospel focused Christian Ministry across the school.
  • Led the Christian Ministry Committee and developed strategic plans to enhance growth in all areas of Christian ministry.
  • Led the Ut Prosim (service learning and charity) program from Pre K to year 12 and coordinated student leaders in this area.
  • Ran the Preliminary Theological Certificate classes for staff.
  • Led chapel services in both the Senior and Junior schools. * Communicated with parents and the wider community.
  • Organised Christian camps.
  • Year Coordinator
  • Acting Head of Department
  • Acting Chaplain
  • Taught Christian Studies from Years 7-10 and Studies of Religion, 1 and 2 unit, for Years 11 and 12.
  • HSC examiner for Studies of Religion

Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies

King George V School
08.2001 - 12.2014
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in international school of 1800 students
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, leading my department and working with the other HODs and the school council
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Taught Religious Studies in Key Stage 3, GCSE Religious Studies Years 10-11, A Level Religious Studies Years 12-12 and then moved to IB Philosophy, TOK and EE in Year 12-13
  • Was an IB examiner for TOK and Philosophy. Level 3 trained Extended Essay leader and trained staff across the English Schools' Foundation in EE
  • Served as a Year Coordinator, Head of Charity, Head of House and Staff representative on the School Council

Education

Diploma of Education -

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW

Master of Arts - History And Religious Studies

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
05-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies And History

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11-1992

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Program management
  • Content creation

Affiliations

  • Dedicated member of Riverwood Anglican Church since 1982.
  • Run children's ministries, including Kids' holiday programs and weekly club.
  • Play in the church band and serve weekly on various rosters
  • Church representative for Synod
  • Church representative for the Narwee Area Scripture Board

Timeline

Director of Faith and Mission

Danebank, An Anglican School for Girls
01.2015 - Current

Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies

King George V School
08.2001 - 12.2014

Diploma of Education -

University of Sydney

Master of Arts - History And Religious Studies

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies And History

University of Sydney
Kirrily Foley