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Start your Leadership career at St Mary’s Primary School, Scone!
Are you a visionary leader eager to make a meaningful impact within a warm and welcoming community? St Mary’s Primary School in Scone invites applications for the position of Temporary Full-Time Assistant Principal for a 12-month term, commencing in January 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your leadership abilities and contribute to the growth of our school. Upon completion of this role, you will be appointed as a Permanent Primary Classroom Teacher (Classroom Teacher Position Description) within the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese, continuing your career journey in the Upper Hunter region.
At St Mary’s, we offer more than just education; we provide a nurturing Catholic environment where students from Kindergarten to Year 6 thrive. Our school, set in the picturesque rural town of Scone, features state-of-the-art facilities that support a dynamic and personalized learning experience. We are dedicated to fostering an engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs, interests, and experiences of each student.
Join our inclusive and passionate team of educators who are committed to the holistic development of every child. At St Mary’s, we focus on nurturing the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of our students, ensuring they receive the best education enriched with a variety of learning experiences across the curriculum.
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
Desired Skills and Experience
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.
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
Assistance securing accommodation can be provided
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Sarah O'Leary, Talent Lead on Tel: 0428 777 359 or via email: sarah.oleary1@mn.catholic.org.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 20th October 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.