The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced leaders of education for the Acting Assistant Principal position at St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra. This is a temporary acting position for the duration of the 2025 school year.
WHY WORK WITH CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG
We provide our Assistant Principals with:
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Excellent professional & leadership development programs, tailored to your needs
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A generous remuneration package
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An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
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A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra is a co-educational Catholic high school located in the Shoalhaven region of NSW, about 1 hour's drive south of Wollongong.
The School is named after St John the Evangelist. St John’s gospel is the gospel of love. Christian love is in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. The School's vision is to become known as a compassionate and just educational community based on Catholic teachings and traditions. The community values peace, promotes the growth of the whole person and is be uniquely responsive to the needs of the Shoalhaven and surrounding regions.
ABOUT YOU
To achieve success in the role, you will be someone who:
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Gives witness to the faith and contributes to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
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Builds a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.
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Builds capacity through your own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback and managing performance.
- Acts strategically to drive school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s vision and strategic plan.
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Ensures that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.
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Develops and maintains positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline (or working towards).
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Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy (or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).
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 online expression of interest 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 - Recruitment on 0429 004 745.
To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 11:55pm.
