<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>__________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><strong>PRINCIPAL -&nbsp;Mount St John's Primary School, Dorrigo</strong></p><p><i>Full-time position, 5-year&nbsp;renewable contract commencing 31&nbsp;January 2025</i></p><p><i>Relocation assistance available. Work motor vehicle provided.</i></p><p>__________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><strong>Overview of school:</strong></p><p>At Mt St John's, Dorrigo we pride ourselves on providing quality Catholic Education. We acknowledge that learning is a special time for powerful experiences that forever fuel the imagination of the scientist, the artist, the author, the philosopher, the builder - all children carry these experiences into their future as a core of inspiration, confidence and creativity.</p><p>We strive to:</p><ul><li>Provide opportunities for students to participate in decision-making processes with regard to their own learning.</li><li>Provide opportunities for students to reflect on their faith, pray together and celebrate liturgies and Sacraments.</li><li>Emphasise service and leadership within the local and global community through participation in local events and fundraising for charity.</li><li>Encourage parental involvement in all programs.</li></ul><p><strong>Overview of role:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The Catholic School Principal serves as a Christ centered leader who models the ‘Fullness of Life’ framework, “A framework to support our students in Christ to learn well and live well’. The Principal will lead across the school community to develop and shape a shared vision for Catholic education ‘focused on providing pastoral care at its heart, influenced through leadership that nurtures an optimal learning environment; and promotes authentic family and school partnerships.’ The Principal has responsibility for supporting and monitoring the learning and growth of committed teachers and setting high standards for students and staff performance, enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.</p><p><strong>Work Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Compliance with <a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/2304/accreditation_to_work_teach_lead.pdf">Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead</a> as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW.</li><li>Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check.</li><li>A current/valid Australian Driver’s License and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.</li><li>A National Police Check, or ability to obtain one if the successful candidate.</li><li>Current NESA accreditation.</li><li>Requirement to travel between locations.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications in Education with postgraduate qualifications at Masters level in Education Leadership (including four units of Religious Education or postgraduate studies in Theology or Religious Education).</li></ul><p><strong>Work Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Recent experience as a senior leader in a school.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Capabilities:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication, negotiation, collaboration with all in the school’s community.</li><li>Proven experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all students in a student-centred learning environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to create, maintain and support high-quality inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research into teaching, learning and child development and how to apply such research to the needs of the students in the school. This includes the management of performance in the school and strategies to improve practice.</li><li>Proven ability to apply knowledge and understanding of leadership, and management concepts and practice, to deliver with others effective strategic leadership and operational management.</li><li>Sound knowledge and understanding of Catholic education in Australia and demonstrated capacity to implement the Mission of the Church for Catholic Education.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to support school communities to be formed in the Mission of Jesus Christ.</li><li>Working knowledge of WHS and equity with a demonstrated capacity to apply related principles and policies.</li><li>Respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church and by conduct and lifestyle, ability to give witness to the Church’s mission.</li></ul><p>Your application should address the above criteria.</p><p><strong>Referee Reports</strong> are required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview.&nbsp;Please see the Referee Instructions and templates below for further information.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/7293/pd_principal_2024.pdf">Position Description – Principal</a></li><li><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/7314/referee_report_instructions_school_leadership_2024.pdf">Referee Instructions</a></li><li><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/7290/parish_priest_priest_minister_referee_report_2024.docx">Referee Report - Parish Priest, Priest, Minister</a><br>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/7291/professional_referee_report_2024.docx">Referee Report - Professional</a></li><li>Click this <a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/7311/msjps_dorrigo_recruitment_brochure.pdf">link</a> for information on our Diocese, region and the school.</li></ul><p><strong>Enquiries:</strong> <a href="mailto:recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Applications close:&nbsp;</strong>3.00pm, Monday 5 August 2024</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Diocese of Lismore</i> C<i>atholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.</i></p><p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i><br>&nbsp;</p><p><i>An equal opportunity employer.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p>