Holy Cross Primary School Glendale is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Assistant Principal to join the team in 2025.
Holy Cross Primary School, Glendale offers students the highest quality education within the context of a caring Catholic community. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, Holy Cross enrolments draw from the areas of Glendale, Cameron Park, Speers Point, Edgeworth, West Wallsend, Argenton, Cardiff, Macquarie Hills, Toronto, Fletcher and Barnsley.
The school community strives to cater for the goals and aspirations of all students and welcomes the input of its students, parents and friends, and values the connections shared with the school’s parish and broader community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal to lead across the school community to:
* Model faith in action
* Develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students
* Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and all other stakeholders
* Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers
* Set high standards for students and staff performance
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
* Practising Catholic with a personal commitment to Catholic Education who can clearly demonstrate their vision and commitment to leading and learning within our Diocesan community
* A strong background in and command of a core content area in education with the ability to model evidence-based practice and effectively utilise data to optimise student outcomes
* Demonstrated success in creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning
* Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically; initiate and drive change and ensure a culture of continuous improvement
* High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
* Capacity to strengthen and integrate equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the ongoing management and development of staff
* Experience in the role of Religious Education Coordinator (primary schools), or in the roles of Ministry Coordinator and/or Leader of Learning Religion (secondary schools) (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
* Four-year trained teacher classification and at least six, preferably eight years, successful teaching experience
* Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or willingness to complete within four years of appointment
* Current NESA Teacher Accreditation
* Working with Children Clearance number
* Completion of anaphylaxis training
* Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (Desirable)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
* Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
* A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
* Employee assistance program (EAP)
* Training and staff development programs
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees
* Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Jacqueline Wilkinson, Assistant Head of Schools on Tel: 0448518186 or via email: jacqueline.wilkinson@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
* Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
* Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
* Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including your current Principal and one other. Please provide them with this reference form for completion.
* Applicants should provide a reference from your Parish Priest. Please provide them with this reference form for completion.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Sunday 17th November 2024 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.