Rodney Plummer
Bakewell,NT
Summary
An experienced educational leader and qualified teacher of Religious Education, PDHPE, Mathematics, Woodwork and Food Technology, I have worked in the Northern Territory in Darwin, Alice Springs and the Tiwi Islands as well as in New South Wales (Mudgee and the Sydney Region) for approximately 20 years. I have held various positions of responsibility in schools and am currently the Deputy Principal Academic Studies at MacKillop Catholic College, Palmerston. A position I have now held for approximately 7 years. I have also held the position of Acting Principal at the College while the principal has been on extended leave.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Principal Academic Studies
MacKillop Catholic College
Johnston, NT
01.2014 - Current
- Used student, staff and community data to inform long term strategic planning as well as annal improvement.
- Worked with teachers as an Instructional Coach to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Recruitment of teaching staff (Build the College timetables).
- Led a team of department heads in creating a comprehensive educational plan that aligned with the school's strategic and improvement plans.
- Supported the implementation of innovative educational programs designed to meet individual learning needs of students.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding academic progress.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 100 staff members.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the College, including relief staff and the College timetable.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Provided instructional leadership and supervision to teachers, staff, and students.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
Teacher
Mudgee High School
Mudgee
01.2010 - 07.2013
- Engaged students through facilitation and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Careers & VET Coordinator
O'Loughlin Catholic College
Karama, NT
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Worked collaboratively with various stakeholders to give students careers options within vocational education and training.
Teacher
Xavier Community Education Center
Tiwi Islands, NT
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Engaged students through building positive relationships with students and families.
- Created meaningful learning projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge to real world situations within their community.
Head of Campus (Deputy Principal)
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Alice Springs, NT
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Led campus administration activities and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Determined and monitored budget allocations for faculties and oversight of wider campus budget.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Daily Organization
- Advised the principal on matters pertaining to staff recruitment, hiring processes and employee discipline actions.
Teacher
O'Loughlin Catholic College
Karama, NT
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Built the Outdoor Education program for the College.
- College timetable and Extra Curricular Coordinator.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Religious Education
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2019
Masters - Educational Studies (Mathematics)
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2010
Graduate Diploma - Secondary Education
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2001
Bachelor - Health Science (PDHPE)
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2000
Masters - Educational Leadership
Broken Bay Institute
Broken Bay, NSWSkills
- Instructional Leadership
- Teaching and Learning Assessments
- Academic Administration
- School Culture
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Curriculum Development and Oversight
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Goal Planning
- Operational Planning
Certification
- Instructional Coach - Catholic Education NT, 2023
- Executive Leadership Program - The Brown Collective, 2019
- Certificate III & IV Fitness - The Australian Institute of Fitness Instructors, 2017
- Certificate IV Training & Assessment - Alana Kaye, 2017
Referees
O'LoughlinO'Loughlin
Lucas Hurley
Principal, MacKillop Catholic College
Ph. 0401 294 942
E. lucas.hurley@nt.catholic.edu.au
Candice Slingerland
Teaching & Learning Adviser,
CPA 7-12, Department of Education
Ph. 0403 953 452
E. Candice.slingerland@education.nt.gov.au
Fr. Tom English
Parish Priest, our Lady Help of Christians, Palmerston
Ph. 0424 971 017
Timeline
Deputy Principal Academic Studies
MacKillop Catholic College
01.2014 - Current
Teacher
Mudgee High School
01.2010 - 07.2013
Careers & VET Coordinator
O'Loughlin Catholic College
07.2008 - 12.2009
Teacher
Xavier Community Education Center
01.2008 - 06.2008
Head of Campus (Deputy Principal)
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
01.2006 - 12.2007
Teacher
O'Loughlin Catholic College
01.2002 - 12.2005
Graduate Certificate - Religious Education
University of Newcastle
Masters - Educational Studies (Mathematics)
University of Newcastle
Graduate Diploma - Secondary Education
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor - Health Science (PDHPE)
University of Western Sydney
Masters - Educational Leadership
Broken Bay Institute
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