<p><strong>Location:</strong> Holy Family Catholic Parish Primary School, Ingleburn</p><p>The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced leaders of education for the full time, substantive position of Assistant Principal at Holy Family Catholic Parish Primary School, Ingleburn, commencing in January 2025.</p><p>In the Diocese of Wollongong, Assistant Principals play a significant role in creating vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.</p><p><strong>WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG</strong></p><p>We provide our Assistant Principals with:</p><ul><li>Excellent <strong>professional &amp; leadership development programs</strong>, tailored to your needs.</li><li>A <strong>generous remuneration</strong> package.</li><li>An environment that encourages <strong>innovation and collaboration through education</strong>.</li><li>A platform to contribute to the l<strong>ife, mission and work of the Catholic faith community</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT THE SCHOOL</strong></p><p>Holy Family Catholic Parish Primary School, is inspired by the example of Jesus and honouring the Benedictine tradition, all members of the school are committed to the love of Christ and Neighbour, Prayer, Stewardship, Community and Justice and Peace. The school motto of 'And he Grew in Wisdom'.</p><p>In the spirit of the Holy Family, the values of Benedictine tradition and through the legacy of the Good Samaratin Sisters, our vision is to be: A welcoming Catholic school community that endeavours to bear Christ to all.</p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA</strong></p><p>To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:</p><ul><li>Give witness to the faith and contribute to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.</li><li>Build a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.</li><li>Build capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback and managing performance.</li><li>Act strategically to drive school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s vision and strategic plan.</li><li>Ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><ul><li>Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>POSITION APPLICATION</strong></p><p>Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (the dot points in the ‘ESSENTIAL CRITERIA’ section of this position advertisement). Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 pages in length.&nbsp;</p><p>To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Brendan Hall, Team Leader - Recruitment on 0429 004 745.</p><p>To submit your expression of interest please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p><p><strong>Closing date: 31 July 2024 at 11:55pm</strong></p>