Acting Principal (Primary)

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Work type: Temporary full time
Location: St Brigid's Catholic Parish Primary School, Gwynneville
Categories: Principal

The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced leaders for the Acting Principal position at St Brigid's Catholic Parish Primary School, Gwynneville.  This is a temporary position commencing on Monday 21 July 2025 (Week 1, Term 3) until Friday 29 August 2025 (Week 6, Term 3).

In the Diocese of Wollongong, Principals are critical leaders in our purpose to create vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.

WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG

We provide our Principals with:

  • Excellent professional & leadership development programs, tailored to your needs

  • A generous remuneration package

  • An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education

  • A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community

  • A collaborative team culture with first class support from the Catholic Education Office across all key business functions

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St Brigid's Catholic Parish Primary School is a one-stream school founded in 1951 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict.
 
Our school mission, 'To Develop Leaders of Faith, Justice and Learning', along with our Catholic faith, underpins our school culture and values.

ABOUT YOU

To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:

  • Model Catholic faith in action and evidence a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the catholic school within the broader evangelising mission of the church.

  • Develop a culture of effective teaching and learning, by leading, designing and managing the quality of the educational experiences of all students.

  • Build the capacity of staff within a professional, collaborative learning community through the provision of effective professional learning opportunities, regular feedback and performance management.

  • Manage innovation and change to ensure that the school’s vision and strategic plan for improvement are aligned, actioned and realised.

  • Display clear understanding of governance responsibilities and ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.

  • Recognise and build on the uniqueness of the school, church and local community  to develop a mutually supportive, collaborative and trusting relationship with stakeholders to ensure their engagement in the life of the school. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline.

  • Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an expression of interest application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (the dot points in the ‘ABOUT YOU’ section of this position advertisement). Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 pages in length. 

To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Brendan Hall, Team Leader - Talent Acquisition & Employee Services on 0429 004 745.

To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Closing date: Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 11:55pm

Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time

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