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Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
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Stephen Davis

Wishart

Summary

Dedicated, innovative, and student-focused leader with a proven track record in spearheading educational change, driving academic excellence, and cultivating dynamic, inclusive learning environments. Comprehensive understanding of pedagogical principles and instructional methodologies supports a commitment to implementing evidence-based, whole-school strategies that enhance student engagement and achievement while prioritising the well-being of both staff and students. Expertise in leading diverse teams ensures alignment of instructional goals with educational standards, facilitating the delivery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum. Data-driven insights inform strategic decision-making, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enabling significant impact through effective team management and planning.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal – Learning & Teaching

Mt Maria College
01.2016 - Current
  • Partnered with principal to administer school learning and teaching program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
  • Strategic leadership of Curriculum Leaders, Pathways, and teachers to plan and implement the curriculum, assessment and reporting plans of the College
  • Improved student outcomes in Year 12 by implementing subject specific, data-driven instructional strategies
  • Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes
  • Collaboratively delivered and sourced professional development workshops aligned with the College’s strategic plan
  • Manage and co-led school-wide implementation of the positive culture project to improve student academic outcomes, attendance, behaviour, and well-being
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student, teacher and parental concerns promptly and professionally
  • Ensured compliance through oversight of QCAA procedures for Endorsement, Confirmation, External Assessment, AARA, and Student Management
  • Supported the Inclusive Education department to improve student outcomes and managed ongoing compliance for NCCD.

Deputy Principal (Acting)

Mt Maria College
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
  • Managed budgets effectively while prioritizing resources for maximum impact on student outcomes
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continued improvement
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions
  • Ensured full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.

Academic Leader – Health & Physical Education

Marist College
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Development and implementation of HPE Australian Curriculum (Year 5-10)
  • Oversight of curriculum, assessment, and budgets for HPE department
  • Mentoring teachers in developing authentic assessment and evidence-based pedagogy
  • Collaboration with other curriculum leaders and HPE staff to implement a new school-wide pedagogy

Assistant Principal - Curriculum

San Sisto College
10.2014 - 11.2014
  • Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open days, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school
  • Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community
  • Fostered collaboration across faculties to ensure school-wide-pedagogy was implemented effectively increasing student engagement
  • Ensured compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
  • Delivered a timetable to ensure strategic allocation of resources.

Assistant Principal - Curriculum

St Mary’s College
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behaviour concerns promptly and effectively
  • Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively
  • Oversight of curriculum design process to ensure alignment with system requirements and best practices in education
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
  • Led meetings with faculty leaders and general staff to convey policy changes, promote adherence with school-wide processes and provide opportunities for staff to contribute to the strategic direction of the school
  • Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact
  • Constructed the whole-school timetable to align resource allocation with strategic goals.

Assistant Principal - Pastoral

San Sisto College
04.2010 - 05.2010
  • Supported intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Supported inclusive education department to enhance educational outcomes for students with learning needs.

Academic Leader – Health & Physical Education & Sport Coordinator

San Sisto College
01.1998 - 12.2013
  • Developed work programs, assessment, and resources in Physical Education, HPE, Science, Biology and Physics
  • Led the development of a school-wide online Unit Planning Tool utilising the Dimensions of Learning Framework
  • Prepared verification and moderation submissions of selected sample standards for Physical Education, Biology and Physics that confirm accurate standards judgements aligned to the relevant syllabuses
  • Prepared and allocated departmental budgets
  • Organised interhouse and interschool sports carnivals and representative sport
  • Developed and managed the parent, past-student and community involvement in the cocurricular sporting program of the college.
  • Worked collaboratively with other sports coordinators in developing representative and interschool sporting programs (CSGSSA, BSGSA, Composite District – Metropolitan East School Sport).

Health & Physical Education, Religion, Mathematics, SOSE Teacher

St Laurence’s College
10.1997 - 12.1997
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Health & Physical Education, Science, Mathematics Teacher

Chisholm Catholic College
01.1995 - 12.1996
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Education

Master of Educational Leadership -

Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD
01-2014

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement Studies - Education

The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
01-1994

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Red Cross
Brisbane, QLD
01-2015

Certificate III in Fitness -

Binnacle
Brisbane, QLD
09-2015

Skills

  • Professional integrity
  • Team-oriented leader
  • Engagement with parents
  • Presentation skills
  • Compliance management
  • Data-driven school improvement
  • Student performance tracking
  • Educational administration
  • Educational counselling expertise

Accomplishments

  • Co-led the development and implementation of a school-wide positive culture project – ‘We ARE Mt Maria’
  • Initiated and led a program to promote excellence in Middle Leadership aligned to the AITSL Standards
  • Led the bespoke development and ongoing implementation of a school-wide pedagogical framework
  • Led the review, restructure, and implementation of the whole-school curriculum (including v9 of the Australian Curriculum)
  • Leadership of the Pathways team to track student progress and outcomes in Year 10-12 (98% average QCE attainment)
  • Delivering an innovative curriculum through the strategic allocation of resources
  • Improvements in curriculum administration practices (unit overview and assessment templates, exam protocols, Academic Handbook for staff, etc.)
  • Increased QCE attainment due to the significant growth of VET pathways by instigating improvements in the SET Plan processes, community education, and subject offerings.

Timeline

Deputy Principal (Acting)

Mt Maria College
07.2024 - 12.2024

Assistant Principal – Learning & Teaching

Mt Maria College
01.2016 - Current

Academic Leader – Health & Physical Education

Marist College
01.2015 - 12.2015

Assistant Principal - Curriculum

San Sisto College
10.2014 - 11.2014

Assistant Principal - Curriculum

St Mary’s College
08.2013 - 12.2013

Assistant Principal - Pastoral

San Sisto College
04.2010 - 05.2010

Academic Leader – Health & Physical Education & Sport Coordinator

San Sisto College
01.1998 - 12.2013

Health & Physical Education, Religion, Mathematics, SOSE Teacher

St Laurence’s College
10.1997 - 12.1997

Health & Physical Education, Science, Mathematics Teacher

Chisholm Catholic College
01.1995 - 12.1996

Master of Educational Leadership -

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement Studies - Education

The University of Queensland

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Red Cross

Certificate III in Fitness -

Binnacle

Membership

Marist Association of Marcellin Champagnat

Personal Information

Religion: Catholic

Qct

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Stephen Davis