<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Canberra, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Temporary<br><strong>Salary: </strong>$159,091.00 + Superannuation (ACT Assistant Principal Secondary)<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>January 2024<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Monday 18 March 2024</p> <p>St Mary MacKillop College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, the support of family life, and the enrichment of all our people. The curriculum at St Mary MacKillop College is undertaken in an environment where each person is valued and respected as an individual whose personal growth is of paramount importance.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for an<strong>&nbsp;Assistant Principal Academic Care&nbsp;</strong>to join our leadership team at St Mary MacKillop College.</p> <p>The position of Assistant Principal Academic Care necessitates that the incumbent be exemplary in leading, supporting and promoting a culture and&nbsp; atmosphere where Catholic principles and practices flourish. The Assistant Principal is a member of the College Executive and a leader in the College community. A close working relationship between the Assistant Principal Academic Care (Acting) and College Executive is essential in fostering effective leadership.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture</li> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Promoting the Vision and Mission of the Catholic Church for its schools including promoting the Josephite charism in all aspects of College life.</li> <li>Excellence as a schoolteacher (as understood by professional standards criteria) in one or more curriculum areas.</li> <li>Appropriate qualifications and experience in educational leadership.</li> <li>Demonstrated successful leadership in the areas of curriculum, assessment and reporting and the building of capacity in teachers and the profession in general.</li> <li>A strong understanding of contemporary research theory and practice in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.</li> <li>A breadth of experience and professional learning in the utilisation of data and evidence, in order to bring further innovation to College Leadership in its planning for school improvement.</li> <li>A highly relational leader with demonstrated evidence of effective team-work and collaboration to effect change.</li> <li>Demonstrated high levels of interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.</li> </ul> <p><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em></p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.</p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://www.mackillop.act.edu.au/">here.</a></p> <p>Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span></p> <p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Mackillop Recruitment on&nbsp;02 6209 5215 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@mackillop.act.edu.au">recruitment@mackillop.act.edu.au</a></p> <p><strong>Application enquiries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</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.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502855/assistant-principal-academic-care-st-mary-mackillop-college-canberra-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>