Thank you for your interest in applying for a position with Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). We welcome passionate individuals to share our commitment to serving children and young people in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.At any given time, we may have a variety of primary, secondary and specialist teaching roles available across our 80 schools as well as non-teaching positions in schools and our central office that support the delivery of innovative learning and teaching to around 43,500 students.
Our aim is to ensure our schools are the first choice for families, students and staff.
Check out our current opportunities below.
Principal Leader - St John Paul II Catholic College SchofieldsApply now Job no: 507403
Work type: ongoing full-time
Location: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, St John Paul II Catholic College - Schofields
Categories: School Leadership
St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields places the student at the centre of learning. It is our strong desire that our students are able to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically and intellectually to their own personal best. The College is proud of the excellent academic results of our students as we continue to promote personal bests in their endeavours. We also celebrate our students' willingness to embrace our values and ideals, based on the teachings of Jesus.
We are currently open to Expression of Interest for a Principal Leader to share in the leadership of our Catholic school community. This is a permanent full-time position. 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 Principal Leader with the ability to drive vision, execute the continued long-term, strategic development of our schools and deliver strong academic outcomes within the Communities that we serve which are embedded in the Catholic world view. The successful candidate will be able to translate ideas and concepts into action, analyse complex situations and engage others proactively in change and improvement. You will be responsible for strengthening the professional lives of staff, to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community. More specifically, you will:
Focus on the synergy between equipping students with core academic skills as well as building their core values and personal qualitiesEmpower staff, students and parents to actively engage with the school community through effective relationshipsLead a high performing executive team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awarenessProvide an executive level of leadership in all aspects of the school's operations, including resourcing and people management, financial management, marketing, fundraising, communications and governanceWork collaboratively with teachers, students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communitiesSelection 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 faithEvidence of pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learningExperience leading teams to improve student performanceDemonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parentsDemonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areasQualifications and accreditations Tertiary qualifications in Education with postgraduate qualifications at Masters level in Education Leadership (including four units of Religious Education or postgraduate studies in Theology or Religious Education)
Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead
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 CVInterested? 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 here.
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Advertised: 29 Oct 2024 08:10 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2024 23:11 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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