Principal, St Mary’s War Memorial Primary School, West Wyalong NSW

Location: St Mary’s War Memorial Primary School, West Wyalong
Closing date: Sunday, 12 May 2024

BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, CONTACT AMY ON 0459 943 831 TO OBTAIN CRITICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE

About Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Catholic Education, Archdiocese Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) is a leading education provider in the Canberra and southern NSW region. CECG has schools in city, regional, rural, coastal, and remote settings, spanning 88,000 square kilometres from Pambula in the south to Goulburn and Crookwell in the north and west to Lake Cargelligo. The System is comprised of 29 schools and nine early learning centres in the ACT and 27 schools in NSW. We educate approximately 24,000 students and have over 3,500 staff.

CECG is among Australia’s leading education systems for teacher professional learning and development. This has been achieved by developing and implementing Catalyst, an evidence-based professional learning program based on the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading Principles. The program has been developed in collaboration with leading experts such as Dr Lorraine Hammond, Jenny Donovan, Natalie Wexler, Michael Roberts and Toni Hatten-Roberts. It provides teachers with curated resources to support development, growth and excellence in teaching and learning.

About the Community 

St Mary's War Memorial School is in the heart of NSW's sheep and cattle grazing country. Escape the rat race and be actively engaged with country life and community while leading the Catalyst program.

About the role

St Mary’s War Memorial Primary School has an opportunity for a Principal to join the School. The Principal is required to lead dedicated staff who engage with students, families, and friends and work together to provide the best learning outcomes for students. At St Mary's, the Principal has the privilege of leading 25 staff in a school with 119 student enrolments.

CECG is seeking candidates who can commit to the purpose of our schools, namely “To be faith-filled Catholic learning communities of hope, joy and wonder where all are welcome and inspired to grow to their potential.”

*Numbers correct at time of publication.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Financial Assistance for relocation purposes.
• Be a part of a system committed to world-class professional learning through Catalyst.
• An attractive remuneration package and access to salary packaging.
• Access to the staff wellbeing program, FLOURISH.
• Take advantage of opportunities to develop professionally as an educational leader further.
• Make a positive difference in the lives of staff, students, parents and the broader community.
• Enjoy access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) available.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) available.

Essential Criteria

1. Practising Catholic with a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and an understanding of the leadership role in Catholic education
2. Possess academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s degree or five-year equivalent)
3. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of curriculum, assessment and student welfare issues, including child protection
4. experience in leading inclusive teaching and learning communities
5. Demonstrated capacity to make data-informed decisions to inform teaching and learning
6. Demonstrated ability to integrate the use of information and communication technologies to both engage students in their learning and prepare them for an increasingly technological society
7. Demonstrated experience in building teacher capacity and managing the performance of individuals and teams
8. Demonstrated capacity to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to improve teaching and learning
9. strong interpersonal skills and effective change agent with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, other systemic principals, Catholic Education personnel and external stakeholders
10. Demonstrated ability to meet the five leadership practices of our Leadership Framework as outlined in the Principal Applicant Pack.
11. Be accredited, or willing to undergo accreditation, in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn.

Applications must include:

• A covering letter including statements addressing the five (1-5) leadership practices outlined in the Principal Applicant Pack
• Curriculum Vitae.
• The names and contact details of at least four referees.  You must nominate the Catholic Priest of the Parish you attend and attach a written Reference Check.
• The Prospective Fit and Proper Person Declaration.

Other Eligibility Criteria

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

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