Kim Bence

Experience

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  Kilbreda College, Mentone

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Director of Sport, Head of Health & Physical Education, Australian History, Executive Council Member

  Founded in 1904 by the Brigidine Sisters and governed by Kildare Ministries, Kilbreda College is a Roman Catholic independent girls secondary college located in Mentone, Melbourne, Victoria.Positions of ResponsibilityDirector of SportHead of Health & Physical EducationHead of Outdoor Education and Camping ProgramExecutive Council Member – Secondary Catholic Sports AssociationAchievements> assumed responsibility for two roles: Head of Faculty and Director of Sport in second year of teaching> implemented the Duke of Edinburgh Program at Year 9Teaching ResponsibilitiesVCE Physical Education – Year 12VCE Physical Education – Year 11VCE Australian HistoryScience - Years 8 to 10Physical Education – Years 7 to 10Outdoor Education (Duke of Edinburgh Award) - Year 9http://www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au Show less

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  Sacré Cœur - Old Page

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

  Dean of Students, Coordinator, Head of House, Director of Sport, Head of Health Sciences

  Founded in 1888, Sacré Cœur is a Catholic Independent School for girls from Prep to Year 12 founded by the French order of nuns, the Society of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ). Sacré Cœur is one school in the Sacred Heart network of over 150 sister schools in 41 countries.Positions of ResponsibilityDean of Students – Preparatory to Year 12 Year 12 CoordinatorYear 11 Coordinator Head of HouseCoordinator of Interstate and Overseas Tours – Everest Base Camp, Malaysia, New Zealand, Hawaii Director of SportHead of Health SciencesAchievements> leadership of Pastoral Care Programs and student wellbeing from Preparatory to Year 12> leadership and management of the Year Level Coordinators and Homeroom Teachers from Years 7 to 12> leadership and facilitation of the Year Level Coordinators Planning Days – Reviewing, consolidating and projecting> leadership and management of Student Leadership initiatives and processes> development of strategic focus for curriculum documentation in the areas of Pastoral Care, Pastoral Programs, Personal Development and Health Education programs> Assistant to Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care> led the review of existing wellbeing programs (including the collection and analysis of relevant school data)> preparation and presentation of findings and recommendations to the school community> management of the implementation of the revised Pastoral Care program> Intranet Manager - responsible for the design of the structural layout of the School Intranet> Best Practice teaching – Years 7 to Year 12 across two facultiesTeaching ResponsibilitiesVCE Physical Education – Years 11 & 12Physical Education – Years 7 to 10Health Education – Years 7 – 10Information Technology – Years 7 – 10http://www.sac.vic.edu.au Show less

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  Loreto Toorak

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  Director of Positive Education, VCE Coordinator, VASS Administrator, Chair, Team Head, Teacher

  Founded in 1924, Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is an independent Catholic school that nurtures the faith and education of girls from Preparatory to Year 12.Positions of ResponsibilityDirector of Positive Education – Preparatory to Year 12 Year 12 Year 12 CoordinatorVCE Coordinator VASS AdministratorChair – Learning & Teaching Planning Team Chair – Positive Education Measurement Team Head of Faculty – Positive EducationYear 9 Positive Education Boarding Program Coordinator Year 11 CoordinatorSRC CoordinatorAchievements> designed, directed and implemented a whole school approach to Positive Education> developed a scope and sequence of evidence based positive education curriculum from Preparatory to Year 10> designed and directed the Positive Education Professional Learning Series for Timetabled & Non-Timetabled staff> established and led a Positive Education faculty comprising of 17 staff – Preparatory to Year 12> designed and directed Positive Education Strengths based Parenting Workshops and follow up Coaching Series for our parent community> designed, developed and led Challenge9@Loreto – Positive Education In-House Boarding Experience for Year 9 students> Chair of the Learning & Teaching Planning Team responsible for the development of our school wide vision for 21st Century Learning & Teaching (2016 – 2018)> Chair of the Measurement Planning Team responsible for measuring the effectiveness of Positive Education including student and staff wellbeing, positive education curriculum and parent coaching series> designed and facilitated departmental reviews reporting directly to the Principal> delivered a report with recommendations to the Principal> best practice teaching at all levels. VCE level - Five perfect study scores (50) in Physical Education at Year 12TeachingVCE Physical Education – Year 12VCE Physical Education – Year 11Positive Education – Years 7 to 10Information Technology – Years 9 & 10http://www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au Show less

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  Ravenswood School for Girls

  May 2016 - Jan 2020

  Deputy Principal - Learning and Wellbeing

  Founded in 1901, Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church, Kindergarten to Year 12 Day and Boarding school which aims to equip and inspire girls to participate in and contribute to our evolving global society. Based in Gordon on Sydney’s North Shore, they are one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools, offering holistic education with a strong academic focus.Positions of ResponsibilityDeputy Principal – Learning and Wellbeing 2017-2019Director of Positive Education and Wellbeing – Kindergarten to Year 12 2016IBDP - Exercise Sport ScienceRoles and Responsibilities> delivery of quality teaching and academic programs at the school> ensuring student and staff wellbeing in all areas of school life> in conjunction with the Head of Junior School, oversee the day to day operations of the whole school> undertake special projects> assist the Principal in providing sound management of the school, such as strategic planning, budget development and resource allocation> provide educational leadership in matters of teaching and learning, curriculum development and wellbeing> assist in managing the relationship with parents and other school community groupsSpecific Responsibilities> School Operations> Wellbeing> Support the school's aims and the philosophy of an independent Uniting Church school> Member of School Leadership Teamhttp://www.ravenswood.nsw.edu.au+61 2 9498 9898 Show less

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  Wesley College

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2024

  Head of Campus - St Kilda Road

  Founded in 1866, Wesley College is a progressive, open-entry, co-educational school with a passionate commitment to the development of the whole child.

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  Ruyton Girls'​ School

  Jan 2025 - now

  Principal