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Assistant Principal -Dean of Foundation Years K-4
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 6 November 2024
<p><strong>Assistant Principal - (Dean of Foundation Years K-4) | K-12 | 1325</strong><strong> Student</strong><strong>s </strong> <br /><a href="https://stapaustral.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral</span></strong></a><br /><strong>Commencement Date</strong>: Friday, 31 January 2025 (Term 1)<br /><strong>Closing Date</strong>: Wednesday, 6 November 2024<br /><br /><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br /> <br />Be part of <strong>St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral's </strong>dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.<br /> <br /><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Be part of<strong> St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position.</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>About Our School</strong><br /> <br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral prides itself as a âcentreâ âofâ âexcellenceâ, collaborating with families to provideâ âa continuityâ âofâ âco-educationâ âfromâ âpreschoolâ âtoâ âYearâ â12.â The College openâed in 2017, and is expected to have a K-11 enrolment of approximately 1500 students in 2025 with the first Year 12 cohort in 2026. Offering a challenging curriculum, with a high level of collaboration between teachers and students, our learning specialists support every child within a flexible and innovative learning environment.</span><br /> <br />The new state-of-the-art areas include spaces for engineering, creative arts, food technology, visual¿ arts and multi-recreational sporting facilities. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, and by St Anthony's core values of Aspire, Achieve and Act, our students become 'learners for life'.<br /> <br />St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral will provide opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and develop confident, independent young adults who are proud of their faith and individuality.<br /> <br /><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /> <br />In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br /> <br />SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br /> <br />We welcome all applications, from internal and external candidates.<br /> <br />In addition, we offer:</p>
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<li>an attractive remuneration package</li>
<li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li>
<li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li>
<li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals and wellbeing products</li>
<li>a generous Employee Referral Program.</li>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>About You</strong><br /> <br />As the <strong>Assistant Principal (Dean of Foundation Years K-4)</strong>, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and play a vital part in establishing a deep sense of belonging and partnership within the community. Key areas of responsibility include working closely with staff to ensure the best pedagogical practice, professional performance and learning growth for each and every student. You will have strong communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, the proven ability to work collaboratively and be driven to learn and implement new ideas across the school community. Qualifications and/or experience in gifted education would be helpful.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate impact in:</p>
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<li>leading a school-wide culture that is characterised by high performance, continuous improvement, data-informed decision making and a commitment to best practice</li>
<li>contributing actively to the life and mission of the Catholic Church, through word and action, demonstrating the values of the Gospel at work</li>
<li>developing and implementing effective strategies for high-quality induction and professional learning of staff, including performance reviews to build professional capacity</li>
<li>collaboratively leading a culture of effective, distributive and sustainable religious leadership, prioritising partnerships with parish communities and the wider Church</li>
<li>leading with exemplary practice in planning, implementing and reviewing teaching and learning strategies and programs to develop student knowledge, understanding and skills</li>
<li>leading within a network to promote the reciprocal benefits of school and system partnerships</li>
<li>fostering strong professional networks and partnerships to share best practice and deliver improved student outcomes.</li>
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<p dir="ltr">You will have attained, or be pursuing, the following qualifications:</p>
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<li>postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field</li>
<li>requirements of <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">(Category E)</span></a> as per <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead</span></a> or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.</li>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />Submit your application via the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to complete your application. To support your application, you will be required to:</p>
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<li>attach your current resume</li>
<li>provide a cover letter (addressing the above criteria)</li>
<li>nominate three referee contacts, including your current hiring manager/principal (where applicable), your last Principal and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/134Gu9izimlv9lrSXf0l4T4BtLWh789OD/view?usp=sharing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Parish Priest reference</span></a>.</li>
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<p dir="ltr">The salaries for SCS Assistant Principal roles are available at <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries</span></a> <br /> <br />If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br /><br /><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /><br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em></p>