Acting Assistant Principal (Primary)

Holy Cross Catholic Parish Primary School, Helensburgh

HELENSBURGH, NSW 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 December 2024


Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Helensburgh Parish with an enrolment of approximately 183 pupils.

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Holy Cross Catholic Parish Primary School, Helensburgh</p><p>The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced leaders of education for the temporary full time position of Acting Assistant Principal at Holy Cross Catholic Parish Primary School, Helensburgh. This role commences in Term 1, 2025 and concludes at the end of the 2025 school year.</p><p>In the Diocese of Wollongong, Assistant Principals play a significant role in creating vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.</p><p><strong>WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG</strong></p><p>We provide our Assistant Principals with:</p><ul><li>Excellent professional &amp; leadership development programs, tailored to your needs.</li><li>A generous remuneration package.</li><li>An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education.</li><li>A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.<br><br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT THE SCHOOL</strong></p><p>Holy Cross, Helensburgh strives to be a school community that promotes excellence in a learning environment that is inclusive and supportive, based on Gospel values. Their mission is to provide a quality Catholic school enabling each person to reach full potential in the light of the school motto, 'The Peace of Christ Be With You'.</p><p>The Catholic culture at Holy Cross has been built on the strong foundations of the Sisters of St Joseph. The school is a place of prayer and worship, and liturgy has a central place in the life of the school.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><p>To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:</p><ul><li>Give witness to the faith and contribute to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.</li><li>Build a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.</li><li>Build capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback and managing performance.</li><li>Act strategically to drive school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s vision and strategic plan.</li><li>Ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.<br><br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><ul><li>Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline.</li><li>Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy.<br><br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</strong></p><p>This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.</p><p><strong>POSITION APPLICATION</strong></p><p>Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (the dot points in the ‘ABOUT YOU’ section of this position advertisement). Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 pages in length&nbsp;</p><p>To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Brendan Hall, Team Leader - Recruitment on 0429 004 745.</p><p>To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p><p><strong>Closing date: Thursday 5 December 2024 at 11:55pm</strong></p>