<p>Are you ready to lead a vibrant and caring Catholic community? Holy Cross Primary School, Glendale, is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Principal to join us full-time in 2025!<br><br>At Holy Cross, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch education from Kindergarten to Year 6.<br>Our students come from a wide range of areas including Glendale, Cameron Park, Speers Point, Edgeworth, West Wallsend, Argenton, Cardiff, Macquarie Hills, Toronto, Fletcher, and Barnsley.<br><br>We are committed to nurturing the goals and aspirations of every student.<br>Our inclusive community values the contributions of students, parents, and friends, and cherishes the strong connections with our parish and the broader community.<br>EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA<br>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</li><li>Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to build solid trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and all stakeholders<br>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively optimise the school’s human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational and educational outcomes<br>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</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) (Desirable)<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working across more than one school setting&nbsp;(Desirable)<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Active participation and leadership in education forums (i.e. Principal/Assistant Principal Professional Associations/Networks)&nbsp;(Desirable)<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Qualifications as a four-year trained Teacher/Master of Education qualification (or approved as Three-year trained due to significant prior experience as a Teacher within the system)<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Postgraduate qualifications (Category E) in Religious Education, Theological Studies, or a willingness to enrol and complete within four years of appointment<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Postgraduate qualifications (Category E) in Educational Leadership combined with a minimum of ten years teaching experience or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and achievement<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Active NESA Accreditation<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Completion of anaphylaxis training<br><br><a href="https://www.mn.catholic.org.au/media/6330/0002323-dio-join-us-pamphlet-a403-2.pdf">BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US</a><br>&nbsp;</li><li>Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow<br>&nbsp;</li><li>A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Employee assistance program (EAP)<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Training and staff development programs<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Paid parental leave for eligible employees<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.<br><br>FOR FURTHER INFORMATION<br><br>Contact Kiara Doherty, Talent Partner on Tel: 4979 1230 or via email:&nbsp;kiara.doherty@mn.catholic.org.au<br><br>TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Please provide a cover letter along with your resume<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed&nbsp;under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is&nbsp;no longer than 300 words.<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Applicants should nominate at least two&nbsp;(2) referees including your current Principal and one other.&nbsp;Please provide them with this&nbsp;reference form&nbsp;for completion.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Applicants should provide a reference from your Parish Priest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please provide them with this&nbsp;reference form for completion.&nbsp;<br><br>Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.<br><br>Applications close: Thursday 12th September 2024&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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>