<p>Brigidine College St Ives (BCSI) is a highly regarded 7-12 Catholic independent girls’ school committed to providing a holistic and inclusive education. Established by the Brigidine Sisters in 1954, Brigidine College St Ives is steeped in a rich tradition of faith, learning, and service and is proudly governed by  Kildare Ministries. Guided by the motto “Fortiter et Suaviter”— Brigidine College St Ives is dedicated to nurturing empowered young women poised to navigate the complexities of the modern era with ‘strength and gentleness’. </p><p>Due to the recent appointment of the current Principal, Laetitia Richmond, as Principal of St Scholastica’s College, the BCSI Board is seeking to appoint a dynamic, future-focused Principal to lead Brigidine College St Ives into the next phase of its development, whilst honouring the core principles and values on which the College has been built.</p><p>The Principal will have a deep personal commitment to the values and Catholic principles of the College and will work to give expression to the Mission and Vision of its Catholic, Kildare Ministries, and Brigidine traditions through the development and implementation of a range of educational programs, faith experiences, and pastoral services. They will possess professional and personal attributes that will enable them to influence others to improve their practice and drive high quality educational and community outcomes. They will strive for excellence and lead initiatives that will make a positive contribution to the success and wellbeing of the school. The Principal will provide strategic direction, possess business acumen and lead a multi-faceted team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to actively foster and support the Catholic ethos, the mission and values of Kildare Ministries and the traditions of the Brigidine Sisters. </li><li>Ability to promote a high-quality learning environment, for students and staff, that strives for excellence. </li><li>Experience in driving educational innovation, with the capacity to anticipate and address the future needs of learners. </li><li>Skilled in supporting and promoting professional development among staff, ensuring a positive, high-performing culture through regular feedback and appraisal processes. </li><li>Experience in strategic leadership and school management, including staff recruitment, performance management, and compliance with legal and financial obligations.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.</li><li>Business acumen in terms of ensuring a highly sustainable educational and built environment and an ability to drive deep connections within the Brigidine and the wider educational and local communities including through marketing, fundraising, and internal and external communications.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Brigidine College St Ives </strong>has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy.<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au/policies/" rel="nofollow">https://www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au/policies/</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hutton Consulting Australia</strong> is partnering with<strong> Brigidine College St Ives </strong>the search and selection process for this position. Before submitting an application, please contact<strong> Michael Bignill on </strong>0425 271 822 or <a href="mailto:michael.bignill&#64;hutton.education" rel="nofollow">michael.bignill&#64;hutton.education</a> for a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to access candidate information.</p><p>Applications should be submitted to the HCA website by<strong> 5:00pm on Sunday 17 November 2024. </strong><a href="https://hutton.education/opportunities/" rel="nofollow">https://hutton.education/opportunities/</a><strong> </strong></p>