St Laurence O'Toole Primary School is a Catholic primary school located in Leongatha with a current enrolment of 181 students.Leongatha is situated in the foothills of the Strzelecki ranges in the South Gippsland Shire, located 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD, on the lands of the Bunurong People. Leongatha is located on the South Gippsland Highway which links the town to Melbourne and is one of the stops along the 131-kilometre Great Southern Rail Trail that undulates through lush dairy farmland, areas of remnant bush and lowland scrub from Nyora to Yarram.About the roleClassification: Primary Deputy Principal Level 1Start Date: 28 January 2025Tenure: Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointmentSt Laurence O'Toole Primary School, Leongatha is seeking a faith filled, inspirational and dynamic Deputy Principal – Learning Adjustment Leader to work in partnership with our staff, student and parent community. The role of the primary deputy principal is to support the principal and leadership team in managing the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students at St Laurence O'Toole Primary School. It will involve working closely with the principal in enacting the strategic directions of DOSCEL and the strategic deployment of resources, which reflect the following key priorities:Enlivening faith education and Catholic identityImproved learning outcomes for all studentsStrengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity buildingOngoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership and who aspires to principalship.The position will initially be offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, with opportunity for renewal. The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at the School as a teacher.Our benefits include:Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)Annual salary incremental progression, 1 MayAnnual leave loadingSalary PackagingFlexible leave dayParental leave – 16 weeksParental leave superannuation up to 52 weeksVarious leave options availableThe latest IT and resources in each classroomOutstanding Catholic faith based curriculumAbout our SchoolThe school, as part of St Laurence's Parish, Leongatha, provides access to Catholic education for families situated in the regional town and from the surrounding hamlets and Promontory coast and boasts vibrant, modern classrooms that are well appointed and resourced.St Laurence's staff engage students in meaningful, relevant, challenging, and varied learning experiences and are driven in their efforts to provide rich learning opportunities that cater for our students' learning needs. We provide an environment which encourages all children to be confident and excited about learning. We believe the child is at the centre of all learning and we recognise that students are individuals – each with their own distinctive learning needs and stylesApplication ProceduresPlease contact Mrs Liz O'Loughlin(Principal) on 5662 2192 ****** for enquiries.Applications should include a cover letter and completed Application Form.Applications via email toMrs Liz ****** Wednesday6 November 2024 at 5.00 pm.St Laurence O'Toole Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School's Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current VIT registration. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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