Rosemary Lindsey
Braitling,Australia
Summary
Self-motivated educator with extensive experience in various educational roles, committed to Christian Education and teaching from a Christian worldview. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and foster a supportive learning environment. Enjoys using coaching skills to enhance team performance and professional development. Dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in educational practices.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching/Learning and Inclusion Coordinator/ Class Teacher Year 7-9
Araluen Christian College
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching and Learning key responsibilities as below.
- Year 7/8 English
- Year 7/8 HaSS
- Year 7/8 Maths
- Year 7/8 Biblical Studies
- Year 7-9 Food Technology
Teaching/Learning and Inclusion Coordinator/ Class Teacher Year 2-4
Araluen Christian College
01.2023 - 12.2023
- From a Christian worldview, being responsible for all Curriculum and Pedagogy matters.
- Leading at the College and in collaboration with the community of NT Christian Schools/CEN implementation and development of TBD and TBD2 across T-10
- Working with the leadership team to oversee academic reporting and parent communication regarding academic matters.
- Lead in all matters relating to academic programming including monitoring timelines, quality control and professional support to teachers ensuring high quality planning of the educational program.
- Provide support so that all students can participate and learn together.
- Staff mentoring and mentoring of provisional TRB to full TRB registration.
- Contribute to Staff Provisional Development at whole school, section, team and individual level.
- A member of the College Leadership team.
Principal
Araluen Christian College
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Key responsibilities – see as listed below for Acting Principal
Acting Principal
Araluen Christian College
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Development of Strategic and Business Plan for the College
- Consultation with key community members
- School based policies – development and implementation
- Board communication through the CEO regarding staffing and any other information requested.
- Curriculum Development and planning for the College from a biblical perspective.
- Quality of Curriculum Implementation
- Review Educational programmes.
- School Improvement and Renewal Framework process
- NT and Commonwealth Government compliance requirements
- Care for staff and students in classroom context
- Employment interviews and referee checks
- Team building amongst staff.
- Encouraging staff to be involved in extracurricular activities.
- New Staff Induction and ongoing support of staff.
- Staff Appraisal
- Staff Professional Development – share potential professional development PD with staff and organise staff PD.
- Supervise the financial operations of the College.
- Develop the annual budget in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Provide financial information as required to NT Chrisitan Schools.
- Marketing and promoting the College.
- Organisation of staff meetings and section meetings on a regular basis.
- Communicating frequently with staff, parents and students to promote information flow, teamwork, transparency, cohesion and harmony.
- Daily communication both formal and informal with staff and students.
- Engage with staff and students in all areas of College community life.
- Consult about the College’s operations through the quarterly NT Christian Schools senior leadership meetings.
- Implementing NT Christian Schools polices within the College.
- Liaise with education and other organisations.
Deputy Principal
Araluen Christian College
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Supervise and coordinate curriculum development and planning for the College in Consultation with the Principal.
- Monitor and grow teaching and learning practices and documentation.
- Oversee effective student assessment and reporting consistent with the strategic plan of the College.
- Teacher programming
- Facilitate staff section meetings regularly.
- Pastoral Care of staff, reporting concerns to the Principal.
- Visiting classrooms to provide advice and encouragement.
- Promoting common language and understanding amongst College community regarding PeaceWise and 123 Magic.
- Staff Induction processes
- Staff Appraisal
- Coaching staff to meet their appraisal goals.
- Coordination of Professional Development
- Manage student welfare.
- Implementation of College Code of Conduct policy.
- Ensuring student records are maintained.
- Actively supporting the College student leadership program.
- Liaise with parents.
- Assist with the management of the College budget in areas relating to teaching and learning.
- Assist with budget planning.
- Actively participate in regular meetings with the Principal.
- Assist with strategic planning.
- Provide advice to Principal on policy development.
- Ensure risk management is in place for camps, excursions and other activities.
- Assist Principal with OH & S planning and assessment.
- Assist with the development of the College Calendar.
- Deputise for the Principal as required.
- Oversee the organisation of schedules and procedures as needed.
Head of Primary
Araluen Christian College
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Tracking student learning
- Member of College Executive team
- Curriculum implementation and monitoring
- Staff development, coaching and pastoral care.
- Behaviour Management of high level students
- Organisation of College Wide Events e.g., Cross Country, NAIDOC Week
Learning Support Coordinator
Araluen Christian College
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Completing Yearly Funding Application
- Transitioning students between schools
- SSP and EAP Meetings – organising and running meetings with teachers, agencies and parents.
- Running intervention programmes in reading and maths
- Timetabling and supervising Learning Support Assistants
- Liaising with agencies (Speech, OT, Medical, Children and Youth Mental Health, Department of Education Special Ed Advisors etc)
Learning Support Assistant
Araluen Christian College
01.2010 - 12.2010
Board Member (Secretary)
Medan International School
05.2008 - 12.2009
Service
Mission Aviation Fellowship
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Language learning
- Lived in Medan, Sumatra
Crossing Supervisor/Relief Learning Support Assistant
Nhulunbuy Christian College
01.2006 - 12.2006
Mission Service
Mission Aviation Fellowship
01.2001 - 12.2006
- Arnhem Land - lived 5 years in Numbulwar Community and 1 year in Nhlunbuy
Relief Teacher
Numbulwar Community School
01.2005 - 12.2005
School Council Member
Katherine School of the Air
01.2004 - 12.2005
Mum/Home Tutor
Katherine School of the Air
02.2001 - 12.2005
Year 1 Teacher
Massey Primary
, NZ
01.1994 - 05.1995
Year 5 and 6 Teacher
Massey Primary
, NZ
01.1991 - 12.1993
- Equivalent to Year 6/7 in the Northern Territory
Year 5 Teacher
Glen Eden Intermediate
, NZ
01.1990 - 12.1990
- Equivalent to Year 6 in the Northern Territory
Year 5 Teacher
Whangarei Intermediate
, NZ
01.1988 - 12.1989
- Equivalent to Year 6 in the Northern Territory
Christian Education
- Certificate in Christian Education ‘Classrooms and Formational Learning’, National Institute for Christian Education, 2021
- Certificate in Christian Education Deliver, National Institute for Christian Education, 2017
- Certificate in Christian Education Design, National Institute for Christian Education, 2016
- Certificate in Christian Education (Teacher), National Institute for Christian Education, 2015
- Certificate in Christian Education, National Institute for Christian Education, 2014/2017
Peacewise
- Peacewise - Conflict Coaching, 2014
- Peacewise – Personal Peacemaking, 2013
Restorative Practices
Basic Restorative Practices, Restorative Works, International Institute for Restorative Practices, 2018, Day 1 and 2: Introduction to Restorative Practices and Using Circles Effectively, Day 3 and 4: Facilitating Restorative Conferences
Cultural Training
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency Course, Centre of Cultural Competencies Australia, 2023
- Language and Cultural Training, Imlack Language School, Bandung, Indonesia, 2007
- Indigenous Cultural Training, Mission Aviation Fellowship Arnhem Land, 2001
- Transition Training, Missions Interlink, 2001
Clifton Strengths
- Responsibility
- Restorative
- Learner
- Belief
- Developer
- Input
- Achiever
- Relator
- Includer
- Self-Assurance
References
Available upon request
Coaching
- Peer Coaching, Growth Coaching International, 2023
- Introduction to Leadership Coaching, Growth Coaching International, 2020
- The Impact Cycle, Growth Coaching International, 2019
Leadership Training
- NESLI Deputy Principals School of Leadership Colloquium, 2017, Leadership and Authenticity, Communication, Pressure and Influence, Team Dynamics, Driving Performance, Leading Innovation and Change, Strategic Thinking and Organisational Learning, Purpose, Priorities and Professional Development
- Managing Matters, The Real Learning Experience, 2015
- Leadership Essentials – Born to Manage, Learn to Lead, 2015
- Leader as Model – Self Awareness, 2015
- Leader as Model – Self Management, 2015
Education
01/2011 Bachelor of Education: Special Education, Massey University, NZ
01/1987 Diploma of Education: Auckland Teachers College, NZ
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching/Learning and Inclusion Coordinator/ Class Teacher Year 7-9
Araluen Christian College
01.2024 - Current
Teaching/Learning and Inclusion Coordinator/ Class Teacher Year 2-4
Araluen Christian College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Principal
Araluen Christian College
01.2019 - 12.2022
Acting Principal
Araluen Christian College
11.2017 - 12.2018
Deputy Principal
Araluen Christian College
01.2015 - 12.2017
Head of Primary
Araluen Christian College
01.2013 - 12.2015
Learning Support Coordinator
Araluen Christian College
01.2011 - 12.2013
Learning Support Assistant
Araluen Christian College
01.2010 - 12.2010
Board Member (Secretary)
Medan International School
05.2008 - 12.2009
Service
Mission Aviation Fellowship
01.2007 - 12.2009
Crossing Supervisor/Relief Learning Support Assistant
Nhulunbuy Christian College
01.2006 - 12.2006
Relief Teacher
Numbulwar Community School
01.2005 - 12.2005
School Council Member
Katherine School of the Air
01.2004 - 12.2005
Mum/Home Tutor
Katherine School of the Air
02.2001 - 12.2005
Mission Service
Mission Aviation Fellowship
01.2001 - 12.2006
Year 1 Teacher
Massey Primary
01.1994 - 05.1995
Year 5 and 6 Teacher
Massey Primary
01.1991 - 12.1993
Year 5 Teacher
Glen Eden Intermediate
01.1990 - 12.1990
Year 5 Teacher
Whangarei Intermediate
01.1988 - 12.1989
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