<p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p><p>The Assistant Principal shares with the Principal in all aspects of the school’s leadership and management and takes responsibility for the school in the Principal’s absence. As a key member of the School Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal shares responsibility for leadership of the school’s vision, mission and improvement agenda in a way which reflects the Catholic nature of the school.  </p><p>The Assistant Principal works with the Principal in the three key areas of; Catholic Identity and Religious Leadership, Teaching and Learning and Administration and Pastoral Care.  The Assistant Principal contributes in a significant way to the Catholic life of the school, the development of a professional learning community, the overall management of the school and compliance requirements in all areas.</p><p>Each school in the Armidale Diocese has a CSO-funded Leader of Pedagogy. This position was established to assist the Principal and other leaders in the collective work of improving conditions of learning and teaching in the school. The Leader of Pedagogy supports system improvement goals and specific site-based improvement goals reflected in school Annual Improvement Plans. </p><p>At St Joseph’s, Mungindi the Leader of Pedagogy role is incorporated in the Assistant Principal role. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Principal are detailed below, with a particular focus on Instructional and Curriculum Leadership for this incorporated position.</p><p>It is essential that the person in this role has the capacity to model quality learning and teaching, a desire to undertake deep research and professional reading and an ability to translate theory into action in order to increase teacher capacity and lift student faith and learning outcomes.</p><p><strong>Commencement</strong></p><p>It is anticipated that the successful applicant will commence at the start of the 2025 school year, 6 February 2025.</p><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><ul><li>An active Catholic with an appreciation of and commitment to Catholic life and practice. </li><li>Four year trained classification with relevant experience.</li><li>Possession of, or willingness to obtain appropriate qualifications in accordance with Category E of the Framework for Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools.</li><li>Demonstrated deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and K-6 curriculum, with a demonstrated ability to implement these practices to a very high standard in contemporary classrooms.</li><li>Demonstrated highly effective leadership, collaboration, communication, organisation and time management skills.</li><li>Proven ability to work positively with students and their parents/teachers on behaviour support matters.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop staff at individual and whole school level and to build the leadership capacity of staff.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Evidence of relevant recent professional development related to Religious Education, Leadership and Curriculum.</li><li>Proficient in the use of ICT.</li><li>Demonstrated skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.</li><li>Proven capacity to build relationships with all groups in the school community.</li><li>Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership role/s in Catholic School/s.</li></ul><p><strong>Application</strong></p><p>For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact Frances Reynolds, Principal on (02) 6753 2327 or email <a href="mailto:dharrison&#64;arm.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><u>freynolds&#64;arm.catholic.edu.au </u></a></p><p>Before submitting your application, please ensure the following:</p><ul><li>You have carefully read the position description and ensure you understand the role you are applying for and that it is suited to your skills, experience and qualifications. </li><li>Complete the relevant online application form by<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QFD6NQK" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>clicking here</u></strong></a> and attach a CV that clearly outlines your qualifications and career history.  </li></ul><p> </p><p><i>Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p>