Address
SalarySt Monica's Primary, Richmond is a Kindergarten to Year 6 two-stream primary school that serves the Hawkesbury region and currently has over 200 students enrolled. Our students are the focus of everything we do and we believe in educating children to be active members of a changing society. Together, we live our Catholic faith through building a personal relationship with God as well as a partnership with family and Parish, by teaching Catholic values and celebrating the events of our faith throughout the year.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
About the opportunity
We are currently seeking a committed and driven Assistant Principal to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the principal and leadership team. The focus of your role will be to support the continued delivery of high-quality contemporary learning and teaching within the school and to deliver strong academic outcomes within the community that we serve which is embedded in the Catholic worldview.
This position is permanent full-time, commencing Term 2, 2024 or by negotiation.
This rewarding Senior School Leadership opportunity serves as instrumental support to the Principal in all areas including Leading Pedagogy, Catholic Culture, Leading Self & Others and Stewardship. More specifically, you will:
Focus on the synergy between equipping students with core academic skills as well as building their core values and personal qualities
Empower staff, students and parents to actively engage with the school community through effective relationships
Be an active and leading part of a high-performing Senior Leadership team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awareness
Work collaboratively with teachers, students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communities
Selection criteria
Respond to the following criteria including some specific examples to demonstrate the impact of your work:
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across the school community, leading and challenging the community to give witness to the Catholic faith (100 - 150 words)
Evidence of pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning (100-150 words)
Experience leading teams to improve student performance (100-150 words)
Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents (100-150 words)
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas (100-150 words)
Qualifications and accreditations
Postgraduate study in Leadership, or commitment to commence postgraduate studies within four years of appointment
Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead
Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Tertiary Qualification
Interested?
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, click
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Apply today!
Your application
Your application will include the following:
Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than three pages)
A copy of your CV
Certified copies of your relevant academic qualifications
A completed from your local parish priest * 2 professional reference checks are to be completed via the online form
.
Advertised: 15 Mar 2024 09:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Mar 2024 23:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
