Description:
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.
Assistant Principal
At St Matthew's Primary our students are challenged to be the best they can be – socially, spiritually, academically and physically. Each member of our school community is held in high esteem and made to feel that they belong to and have a place in, our school community.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Assistant Principal to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and leadership team.
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 Assistant Principal to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the principal and leadership team. The focus of your role will be to support the continued delivery of high-quality contemporary learning and teaching within the school and to deliver strong academic outcomes within the community that we serve which is embedded in the Catholic worldview.
This role is full-time ongoing.
This rewarding Senior School Leadership opportunity serves as instrumental support to the Principal in all areas including Leading Pedagogy, Catholic Culture, Leading Self & Others and Stewardship. More specifically, you will:
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Focus on the synergy between equipping students with core academic skills as well as building their core values and personal qualities
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Empower staff, students and parents to actively engage with the school community through effective relationships
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Be an active and leading part of a high-performing Senior Leadership team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awareness
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Work collaboratively with teachers, students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communities
Selection criteria
Respond to the following criteria including some specific examples to demonstrate the impact of your work:
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Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across the school community, leading and challenging the community to give witness to the Catholic faith (100 - 150 words)
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Evidence of pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning (100-150 words)
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Experience leading teams to improve student performance (100-150 words)
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Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents (100-150 words)
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Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas (100-150 words)
Qualifications and accreditations
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Postgraduate study in Leadership, or commitment to commence postgraduate studies within four years of appointment
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Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead
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Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
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Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
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Tertiary Qualification
Interested?
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for 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.
Apply today!
Your application
Your application will include the following:
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Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than three pages)
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A copy of your CV
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Certified copies of your relevant academic qualifications