Assistant Principal

1 week ago

Newcastle West, Limerick, Australia Catholic Schools Office, Diocese Of MaitlandNewcastle Full time
Posted: 12/06/2024
Closing Date: 20/06/2024

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time Location:

Wallsend Job Category:

Education, Childcare & Training St Patrick's Primary School Wallsend is seeking a permanent full-time Assistant Principal to join the team in 2025.

St Patrick's Primary School, Wallsend is a Catholic community in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle offering families a welcoming and caring environment for their children to learn, grow and achieve academically from Kindergarten to Year 6.

St Patrick's offers high-quality education in a contemporary learning environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking and innovation, supported by technologies.

The school community of St Patrick's work together to ensure a positive and challenging learning environment that supports the needs of all students and is a true professional learning community at work.

Job Description The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal to lead across the school community to: Model faith in action Develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and all other stakeholders Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers Set high standards for students and staff performance Desired Skills and Experience EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Practising Catholic with a personal commitment to Catholic Education who can clearly demonstrate their vision and commitment to leading and learning within our Diocesan community A strong background in and command of a core content area in education with the ability to model evidence-based practice and effectively utilise data to optimise student outcomes Demonstrated success in creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically; initiate and drive change and ensure a culture of continuous improvement High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community Capacity to strengthen and integrate equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the ongoing management and development of staff Experience in the role of Religious Education Coordinator (primary schools), or in the roles of Ministry Coordinator and/or Leader of Learning Religion (secondary schools) (Desirable) Understanding of the Du Fours Professional Learning Communities at Work (Desirable) Understanding Lyn Sharratt's 14 Parameters in 'Clarity (Desirable) QUALIFICATIONS Four-year trained teacher classification and at least six, preferably eight years, successful teaching experience Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or willingness to complete within four years of appointment Current NESA Teacher Accreditation Working with Children Clearance number Completion of anaphylaxis training Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (Desirable) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport Employee assistance program (EAP) Training and staff development programs Paid parental leave for eligible employees Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact James Tocci, Talent Lead on Tel: or via email: TO APPLY Please provide a cover letter along with your resume Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including your current Principal and one other.
Please provide them with this reference form for completion.
Applicants should provide a reference from your Parish Priest.
Please provide them with this reference form for completion.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications close:

Thursday 20th 2024 at 11.59pm Additional information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.

It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement.

Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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