<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.&nbsp;<strong>For the 2027 school year this means Acting Principal 1 day per week.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>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 that reflects the Catholic nature of the school.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Assistant Principal works with the Principal in the four key areas of; Catholic Identity and Religious Leadership, Learning and Teaching, School Management and Pastoral Care.&nbsp; 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>The leadership and direction provided by the Assistant Principal will be consistent with;</p> <ul> <li>The message of Jesus and the Gospels</li> <li>Catholic Church teachings, principles and values</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Directions.</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools policies and practices including ACS Non-Negotiables of a Catholic Professional Learning Community, ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework and ACS Leading Well.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Permanent Full-time Teaching role + 2 year Assistant Principal contract. &nbsp;For the 2027 school this also includes Acting Principal role one day per week.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Commencement</strong></p> <p>The commencement date for this position is 28 January 2027.</p> <p>&nbsp;</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&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SlCAYX_2im_K565mQ06rqoIZHH5TREWw/view" rel="nofollow"><u>Framework for the Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools</u></a>.</li> <li>Demonstrated deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and K-6&nbsp; 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> <li>Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with all groups in the school community.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <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>Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership role/s in Catholic School/s.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application</strong></p> <p>For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact Jen Honner, Principal on (02) 6772 1666 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jhonner@arm.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20%28Includes%20Acting%20Principal%20role%20one%20day%20per%20week%20for%20the%202027%20school%20year%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u>jhonner@arm.catholic.edu.au</u></a>&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Complete the relevant online application form</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QSBH6CD" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>clicking here</u></strong></a>&nbsp;and attach a cover letter and CV that clearly outlines your qualifications and career history.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i>Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>