Head of School 5-8 Santa Sophia

4 days ago

North Parramatta, Australia Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Full time

**Job no**: 506100

**Work type**: ongoing full-time

**Location**: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

**Categories**: School Leadership

Santa Sophia Catholic College is a co-educational school for students from Preschool to Year 12, providing an innovative learning environment with a focus on developing skills for the future.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Head of School (Years 5-8) to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and leadership team.

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

**About the opportunity**

We are currently seeking a committed and driven **Head of School (Years 5-8)** to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the principal and leadership team. The focus of your role will be to support the continued delivery of high-quality contemporary learning and teaching to 644 students in Year 5-8, and to deliver strong academic outcomes within the community that we serve which is embedded in the Catholic worldview.

This position is permanent full time, commencing Term 2, 2024.

This rewarding Senior School Leadership opportunity serves as instrumental support to the Principal in all areas including Leading Pedagogy, Catholic Culture, Leading Self & Others and Stewardship. More specifically, you will:

- Focus on the synergy between equipping students with core academic skills as well as building their core values and personal qualities
- Empower staff, students and parents to actively engage with the school community through effective relationships
- Be an active and leading part of a high-performing Senior Leadership team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awareness
- Work collaboratively with teachers, students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communities

**About you (please ensure you address the criteria below with your cover letter)**

Respond to the following criteria including some specific examples to demonstrate the impact of your work:

- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across the school community, leading and challenging the community to give witness to the Catholic faith (100 - 150 words)
- Evidence of pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning (100-150 words)
- Experience leading teams to improve student performance (100-150 words)
- Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents (100-150 words)
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas (100-150 words)

**Qualifications and accreditations**
- Postgraduate study in Leadership, or commitment to commence postgraduate studies within four years of appointment
- Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification
- Statements of Service

**Interested?**
- A copy of your CV
- Certified copies of your relevant academic qualifications

Position Description

**Advertised**: 09 Feb 2024 15:02 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 22 Feb 2024 23:02 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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