<p><strong><img src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1001/ProviderAsset/scribble/10d42086-d64f-4983-b249-70f42edddaa0.png" width="159" height="73"><img style="float: right" src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1001/ProviderAsset/cde56bed-1bcd-4e2d-a0d3-ca748972fc9a_small.jpg" alt="" align=""></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h1 align="center"><span style="color: rgba(0, 106, 142, 1); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited</strong></span></h1> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgba(203, 51, 59, 1)">_______________________________________________________________________________________</span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt"><strong>St Mary's Primary School, Grafton</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt"><strong>Assistant Principal – Mission</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Full time position, 5-year renewable contract commencing 29 January 2024</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>This position will be underpinned by a full time, permanent teaching position at the School</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Relocation assistance available</em></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgba(203, 51, 59, 1)">_________________________________________________________________________________________</span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Overview of the school</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">St Mary's Primary School, Grafton, offers students from Kindergarten to Year 6 a quality Catholic education based on the teachings of the Church within the context of a strong faith community. For over a century the school has proudly provided a quality education for children from all around the Clarence Valley. At St Mary’s we are very passionate about student learning and hold high expectations for all learners. We believe in providing positive faith formation and assisting students to achieve the fullness of life. We ensure that everyone feels connected, cared for and valued in our school community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Overview of role:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">St Mary's Primary School, Grafton serves the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church - to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">In the Diocese of Lismore, Catholic parish schools have responded to historical, religious and cultural contexts for over 150 years and continue to do so today, in this case, serving the community of Ballina&nbsp;and its surrounds. In such a community, the beating heart of Catholic education is a shared fidelity to the mission within the local church.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">In this mission the school aims to form and educate the whole person. This education recognises the innate dignity of the child, made in the image of God. A holistic approach also acknowledges each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.</span><img width="606" height="1"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Applicants must:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Selection Criteria:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Relevant teaching and post graduate qualifications at Masters Level in Religious Education /&nbsp;Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Compliance with the <a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/2304/accreditation_to_work_teach_lead.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead</a>&nbsp;Policy upon appointment. This includes beginning appropriate study courses in regards teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Broad experience in Religious Education / Pastoral Care and / or Pastoral Ministry and&nbsp;leading collaborative cultures</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated ability to integrate Catholic beliefs and practices into all aspects of&nbsp;learning and teaching, including Catholic Social Teaching</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication and problem solving skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving mission, engagement and&nbsp;wellbeing outcomes for all students</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Success in building the capacity of teachers for School Evangelisation and discipleship&nbsp;formation</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated ability to lead processes to develop effective, engaging and innovative&nbsp;school evangelising community (including Student Evangelisation and Catechesis)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated ability to create and maintain inclusive, supportive and safe learning&nbsp;environments.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Your application should address the above criteria. You are also required to nominate two (2) referees in your application, one of whom must include a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Applicants are also required to arrange two (2) confidential references to be submitted to the recruitment mailbox <span style="text-decoration-line: underline">prior</span> to the advertisement closure date. For further information, please see the instructions and templates below.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Additional information: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)"><a style="color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)" href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/2758/pd_ap_mission_primary_school.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Position Description – Assistant Principal Mission (primary)</a></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)"><a style="color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)" href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/1963/referee_report_instructions.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Referee Instructions</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)"><a style="color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)" href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/referee-report-parish-priest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Referee Report - Parish Priest</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)"><a style="color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)" href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/5109/referee_report_professional_2022.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Referee Report - Professional</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Click this <a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/5994/recruitment_brochure_richmond_generic.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link</a> for information on our Diocese and region.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Enquiries:</strong> <span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)"><a style="color: rgba(0, 0, 255, 1)" href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Mission%20-%20St%20Mary%27s%20Primary%20School%2C%20Grafton%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Mission%20-%20St%20Mary%27s%20Primary%20School%2C%20Grafton%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Mission%20-%20St%20Mary%27s%20Primary%20School%2C%20Grafton%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Applications close:&nbsp;</strong>3pm, Wednesday 6 December, 2023.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.</em></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</em></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>An Equal Opportunity Employer.</em></span></p> <p align="center">&nbsp;</p> <div class="video"> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/422290440" style="max-width:560px; width:100%; height: 315px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div>