Mikala McCagh

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to Administrative Team (Principal, Associate Principals, Head of Learning Areas)
• Work collaboratively with the School Leadership team to provide an environment that nurtures the emotional, physical and academic wellbeing of all students.
• Provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and encouraging school staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and drive with the ability to establish and maintain networks, both internally and externally.
• Monitor the quality of learning experienced by the year group, liaising with Heads of Learning Areas and offering support and guidance where necessary.
• Contribute to and enact the College strategic plan, as well as evaluating its outcomes and impacts.
• Effectively communicate to foster positive relationships with students, staff and families with the goal to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders and to deliver high-quality services to students and hold an exceptional understanding of curriculum.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, staff and families.
• Engage in reflective practice and be committed to whole-school pedagogical approaches.
• Provide effective classroom management, the ability to differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs.
• Promote an environment of active and positive learning.
• Hold excellent organisational skills and a high level of motivation and enthusiasm in the promotion of Health and Physical Education within the school community.
• Work proactively within a dynamic team environment.
• Curriculum and programme development for Years 7 – 10 with strong working knowledge of school and organisational policies and procedures.
• Continuously assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
• Organise sporting carnivals for Cape Naturaliste College and liaise with the coaching staff about organisation and team selections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisted VET Coordinator in administrative functions and utilised Microsoft 365 proficiently.
• Produced clear, professional documents with strong writing skills and meticulous proofreading.
• Exhibited exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
• Utilised excellent organisation and time management to consistently meet deadlines.
• Applied problem-solving skills to seek assistance or clarification as needed.
• Supported RTO compliance activities by managing validations, documentation, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinated with RTOs for enrolment processes and compiled necessary documentation.
• Monitored internal certificates at Cape Naturaliste College for updates on unit codes and course upgrades.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reported to Executive Team, including Principal and Vice Principal.
• Promoted social, emotional, behavioural, mental, and spiritual well-being of students.
• Led a team of educators to enhance instructional quality and student engagement.
• Established clear vision and identified key improvement areas with actionable plans.
• Managed personnel and resources effectively within the year group.
• Monitored learning quality by collaborating with Heads of Learning Areas.
• Facilitated weekly pastoral learning sessions addressing current issues for students.
• Tracked academic progress to ensure sustained effective learning outcomes.

• Managed curriculum development for Religious Education, Health Education, and Physical Education programs.
• Led Year 9 Religious Education team as program writer and developer.
• Directed Year 7 to 10 Health Education as Team Leader and program developer.
• Participated in LEAD committee to create new policies and procedures for secondary campus - Mercy.
• Supervised Year 10 students at Explores Outdoor Adventure camp in Karridale during 2013 and 2015.
• Coordinated logistics for Basketball Touring Team trips to Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane from 2013 to 2017.
• Organised annual Year 12 Outdoor Education Sea Kayaking Camp and Year 11 Surfing Camp.
• Planned and supervised New Zealand Ski Trips in 2014 and 2016.