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Principal - Maitland
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 21 August 2024
All Saints’ College Maitland is seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal to lead our school into a new era of excellence and innovation.
<p>All Saints’ College Maitland is seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal to lead our school into a new era of excellence and innovation.<br>This unique role commences with a 12-month co-principalship in 2025 alongside the current Principal for a comprehensive handover, ensuring a seamless transition to the sole Principal role and the continuation of our school’s success in 2026 and beyond.<br>Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a compassionate educator, and a collaborative leader who is ready to inspire and empower both students and staff.<br><br><br>All Saints’ College is a coeducational year 7-12 Catholic School nestled in the heart of Maitland.<br>As part of the esteemed Diocese of Maitland Newcastle system of schools, we’re proud to be the largest school in our diocese and one of the largest Catholic Schools in the state.<br>Currently working across two campuses, All Saints College is transitioning to one campus.<br>in the next few years.<br>EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA<br> </p><ul><li>Practising Catholic active in the life of a Eucharistic community, with an understanding of their baptismal call to share and witness the good news of Jesus Christ<br> </li><li>Demonstrated ability to articulate and create a shared improvement agenda that aligns with system priorities and embeds an evidence-based practice with high expectations for student learning and teacher practice.<br> </li><li>Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to build solid trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and all stakeholders<br> </li><li>An ability to effectively analyse and respond to student data on Catholic identity, academic performance, behaviour, and wellbeing to enhance learning outcomes.<br> </li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively optimise the school’s human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational and educational outcomes<br> </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislative and legal frameworks including equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the management of staff and the capacity to implement relevant plans and policies to ensure strong governance<br> </li><li>Experience in the role of Religious Education Coordinator (primary schools), or in the roles of Ministry Coordinator and/or Leader of Learning Religion (secondary schools) (Desireable)<br> </li><li>Experience working across more than one school setting (Desireable)<br> </li><li>Active participation and leadership in education forums (i.e. Principal/Assistant Principal Professional Associations/Networks) (Desireable)<br><br><br><br><a href="https://diocesemn.azurewebsites.net/media/5492/position_description_-_cso_-_principal.pdf"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>The Principal will lead across the school community to:<br> </li><li>Model faith in action<br> </li><li>Develop and shape a shared vision focussed on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students<br> </li><li>Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and all other stakeholders<br> </li><li>Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers<br> </li><li>Set high standards for students and staff performance<br><br>BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US<br> </li><li>Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow<br> </li><li>A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport<br> </li><li>Employee assistance program (EAP)<br> </li><li>Training and staff development programs<br> </li><li>Paid parental leave for eligible employees<br> </li><li>Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.<br><br>FOR FURTHER INFORMATION<br><br>Contact Sarah O'Leary, Talent Lead on Tel: 0428 777 359 or via email: sarah.oleary1@mn.catholic.org.au<br><br>TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND<br> </li><li>Please provide a copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the criterion points above and ensure your response to each is no longer than 300 words:<br> </li><li>Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including your current Line Manager and one other. Please provide them with this reference form for completion.<br> </li><li>Applicants should provide a reference from your Parish Priest. Please provide them with this reference form for completion.<br><br>Applications close: Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 11.59pm<br><br>Additional information<br><br>The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.</li></ul>