Principal, St Mary’s Primary School, Moruya NSW

Location: St Mary’s Primary School, Moruya
Closing date: Sunday, 12 May 2024

BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE, CONTACT AMY TALLON ON 0459 943 831 TO OBTAIN CRITICAL INFORMATION.

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 in 88,000 square kilometres in area 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 through the development and implementation of Catalyst, an evidence-based professional learning program based on the Science of Learning and 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, amongst others and provides teachers with a suite of curated resources to support development, growth and excellence in teaching and learning.

About the Community 

St Mary’s Primary School Moruya is situated in close proximity to the majestic Moruya River and is surrounded by beautiful grazing land. Moruya is the traditional home of the Brinja-Yuin people from the southern side of the Moruya River and the Walbanga-Yuin from the northern side of the Moruya River. Enjoy the benefits of both coastal and rural living while being actively engaged with school community, leading a world-class teaching and learning program, Catalyst. Catalyst is informed by the Science of Learning and Science of Reading and delivers excellent learning experiences for students through evidence-based teaching practice and high-quality resources.

About the role

St Mary’s Primary School has an opportunity for a Principal to join the School. The Principal is required to lead dedicated staff to 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 to lead 23 staff in a school with student enrolments of 187*.

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.
• A world-class professional learning program through Catalyst.
• Attractive remuneration package and access to salary packaging.
• Access to the staff wellbeing program, FLOURISH.
• Take advantage of opportunities to further develop professionally as an educational leader.
• 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 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 across 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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