<p><strong>St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Coonamble<br> Co-educational, years K-6<br> Permanent, Full time Position<br> Commencing: Term 1 2024</strong></p> <p><strong><br> About the Role<br></strong>As a senior leader in our school, the Assistant Principal collaborates closely with the Principal to guide and nurture the school community as a centre of faith, inclusion, and missionary discipleship. This pivotal role shares responsibility for steering the school's mission and vision, ensuring the delivery of high-quality Catholic learning and teaching experiences. The Assistant Principal achieves this through various key functions:</p> <ul> <li>Fostering a Faith Community <ul type="circle"> <li>Creating a vibrant faith community and inspiring leadership to foster a deep sense of spirituality and belief in Catholic values.</li> <li>Actively promoting and upholding the vision and mission of Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst through their exemplary religious, educational, and enabling leadership</li> </ul></li> <li>Cultivating a Student-Centred Learning Culture <ul type="circle"> <li>Leading the development of a contemporary, student-centred learning environment to drive positive change and continuous improvement in the school.</li> </ul></li> <li>Building Collaborative Partnerships <ul type="circle"> <li>Working closely with stakeholders to support the faith journey, learning, and well-being of our students and staff.</li> <li>Contributing to a sense of belonging to the local Catholic community and parishes for our families and students.</li> </ul></li> <li>Leading and supporting holistic education - spiritually, intellectually, physically, relationally and emotionally.</li> </ul> <p>A copy of the <em>position description</em> can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KK0uOhN-fVSS9vR37XQkMM8AaxMx8NjK/view?usp=sharing">here</a>.</p> <p><strong><br> About You</strong><br> The new Assistant Principal will support and lead our school into its bright future and align with the following selection criteria:</p> <ul> <li>A practising Catholic with a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education, and an understanding of leadership in a Catholic context</li> <li>Experience as a leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in building teacher capacity and managing performance of individuals and teams</li> <li>Proven capacity to lead the Professional Learning Culture of the school</li> <li>Promotes a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration around the use of data&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and effective change management skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Hold or are pursuing a Postgraduate Qualification in Education, Leadership, Theology or equivalent</li> <li>Meets the requirements of Category E in the <a href="https://www.bth.catholic.edu.au/ContentUploads/files/Accreditation_to_Work_Lead_and_Teach_Policy.pdf">Accreditation Policy to Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Bathurst Diocese&nbsp;</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br> About Our Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Values-based environment with a focus on spiritual growth and community</li> <li>Ongoing professional development and networking opportunities</li> <li>Collaborative leadership alongside the Principal and other educators</li> <li>Supportive work culture, fostering teamwork and respect</li> <li>Diocesan wide focus on staff and student wellbeing</li> <li>Salary packaging available</li> <li>17.5% annual leave loading</li> <li>The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' academic and personal growth</li> </ul> <p><strong><br> About Coonamble<br></strong>Choosing Coonamble means choosing a community-driven lifestyle that values tradition, connectivity, and the beauty of nature. Whether you're seeking a place to raise a family, pursue outdoor adventures, or simply savour the simplicity of rural life, Coonamble offers a welcoming embrace.</p> <p>At St Brigid’s we're proud to call Coonamble our home. As you consider joining our team, know that you'll not only be contributing to the growth of our future generation but also becoming a part of the fabric of this wonderful town.</p> <p><a href="https://www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au/visit">To find out more about living in Coonamble, NSW.</a><br><br></p> <p><strong>About Us</strong><br> The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW, a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family, whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in small rural community.</p> <p>St Brigid's School, Coonamble is the first Brigidine School in Australia and a proud part of the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Our school provides a high-quality Catholic education in a supportive and caring environment, guided by the Brigidine Charisms and the statement "Living and Learning in Strength and Gentleness." As a single-stream primary school catering for students from Kinder to Year 6, we are dedicated to helping our students meet the essential learnings of the NESA Syllabus and the outcomes of the Bathurst Diocesan Religious Education Syllabus.</p> <p><a href="https://www.stbrigidscoonamble.catholic.edu.au/">Click here to find out more about St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School.</a></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>How to Apply<br></strong>If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p> <ul> <li>An updated CV/Resume</li> <li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li> <li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li> <li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 20 December 2023.</strong></p> <p><em><u>Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</u></em></p> <p>Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on<strong>&nbsp;</strong>02 6822 1511.</p> <p><em>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</em></p> <p><em>A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.</em></p> <p><em>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</em></p> <p><em>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</em></p> <br> <br> <p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/495061/assistant-principal">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>