<p><strong>PRINCIPAL | K-6 | 618 Students</strong><br /><a href="https://shcabramatta.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong>Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta</strong></a><br /><strong>Commencement Date: </strong>Term 1, 2025<br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Monday, 18 November 2024<br /> <br /><strong>About Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /> <br />In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), 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. 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 applications from internal and external candidates.<br /> <br /><strong>About the School</strong><br /> <br />Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta is a welcoming and inclusive three-stream co-educational school dedicated to nurturing each child's potential. Serving Cabramatta and nearby communities, Sacred Heart is grounded in a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and shared decision-making, fostering a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing. Our commitment to Catholic values is evident in all we do; guided by the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we journey together as a diverse, hope-filled community dedicated to future-ready learning.<br /> <br />With a focus on excellence, Sacred Heart offers a safe, contemporary setting where resilience, creativity, and perseverance are encouraged across academics, sports, the arts, and digital technology. Through the dedication of our passionate teaching staff, each child is supported to reach their personal best while developing a sense of justice, hope, and compassion. Led by Fr Remy Son-Lam Bui, our school and parish work closely to foster a faith-filled environment, making Sacred Heart a wonderful choice for your child's education and development.<br /> <br /><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries">attractive remuneration</a> and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>extensive professional development and leadership opportunities</li> <li>tailored mentorship program for new principals</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>a generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are you an innovative educator ready to take the next step in your professional journey?</li> <li>Are you committed to lead a dynamic Catholic school of the future?</li> <li>Is the value of community important to you?</li> <li>Are you energised by creating experiences that challenge schools, students, teachers and parents to achieve and grow in ways they never thought possible?</li> <li>Can you build a great team and strong relationships that are faith-filled and optimistic?</li> <li>Do you actively contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community?</li> </ul> <p>In this exciting and rewarding role, you will be involved in making a difference in the lives of young people by:</p> <ul> <li>making explicit, through witness and example, the mission of Catholic schools</li> <li>leading strategic change through consultation and collaboration with stakeholders</li> <li>developing innovative programs to address individual students' needs</li> <li>improving student outcomes by improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning</li> <li>creating a school-wide professional learning culture</li> <li>monitoring the performance and organisational health of the school to identify ways to improve the educational experience</li> <li>promoting a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration incorporating the use of data</li> <li>leading, as part of a Network, a compelling pre to post educational experience</li> <li>examining the context of the broader community and global educational trends for the benefit of the school.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained the following:</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field</li> <li>the requirements of <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">(Category E)</a> in the <em>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools</em> or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.</li> </ul> <p>As an educational leader, you will champion and support the ongoing personal and professional development of yourself and your team. Strategically, your vision will be to build and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability in all areas within your school.<br /> <br /><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 attach:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>a cover letter</li> <li>three referee contacts, including your current hiring manager/principal (where applicable), your last principal and <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Parish</span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/134Gu9izimlv9lrSXf0l4T4BtLWh789OD/view?usp=sharing"> Priest reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>General Enquiries:</strong> For more information about this role or any general enquiries, please contact Emma Gleeson, Supervisor: Talent Acquisition via email at <a href="mailto:eloise.altavilla@syd.catholic.edu.au">emma.gleeson@syd.catholic.edu.au</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;">. </span><br /> <br />If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries, please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm Mon-Fri).<br /> <br /><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">Click here</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><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /> </p>