Management - Schools (Education & Training)Swan Hill Christian School was founded in 1993 as Son Centre Christian School. It began as a Prep to 6 primary school at the John Knox Presbyterian buildings in Campbell St, with 46 students and 2 teachers.The school moved in 1995 to its current location, a beautiful rural environment on the edge of Swan Hill, former home of the Donnington Golf Course, where students are able to enjoy the wide open rural spaces.The campus is only a few minutes from the Swan Hill town centre and offers a unique balance of academic excellence and values-based learning.Our purpose is to be an inspired and caring school that serves and enriches the Swan Hill community as we equip and empower our students to flourish in their journeys of growth. Guided by our Christian faith, we strive to provide values-based education in a vibrant, engaging and inclusive learning environment, respecting and nurturing each student's unique qualities and potential.About the roleApplications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced educational leaders for the position of Principal. The Principal is responsible for maintaining and developing the positive culture and community of the school, ensuring students have access to high quality teaching and learning. The Principal's role will be to grow and lead the School producing a strong Christian teaching culture of high quality. The Principal will be expected to generate the momentum required to move the School forward. This full-time position is expected to start January 2025 (open to negotiation).The position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for identity, rights to work in Australia, and child protection in accordance with school policy.About YouFirst and foremost, you will have a sincere and steadfast relationship with Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Out of this relationship, you will act graciously toward all members of the school community and think biblically through opportunities and challenges associated with being in a leadership role within a Christian school. You will be a spiritual and educational servant-leader who seeks the good of others.More specifically, you will have:a vibrant Christian faith, evidenced by service in your local church;the ability to articulate your faith to others;a commitment to the transformative power of the Gospel in the lives of students and staff alike;experience in educational leadership;Work within a school leadership that has a clear Christian vision and a strong authentic Christian culture.How to ApplyApplications should include a covering letter. In your letter please address these 6 key criteria and any experience you have in these areas:Being a leader in Christian education;Being a leader of learning;Being a leader of curriculum and pedagogy;Being a leader of school culture;Having experience and understanding of administration, budgets, and governance;Having high interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, parents and the wider community.Your application should also include:Certified copies of academic qualifications;Contact details for at least 3 referees.Your referees need to be people whose knowledge of you as a leader is up-to-date. Referees are to include:The senior pastor of your local church;If you hold a current leadership role, the principal of your school;If you hold a Principal's position, your current chair of the school board.Applicants must:Demonstrate an active Christian faith commitment;Hold suitable teaching qualifications;Be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (or be eligible to register if coming from out of state);Demonstrate evidence of performing successfully in leadership positions in Christian schools;Provide satisfactory referees.
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