Assistant Principal

Posted: 23/08/2024- Closing Date: 08/09/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Medowie- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingCatherine McAuley Catholic College in Medowie is looking for a dedicated Assistant Principal to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis starting in 2025.

Commencing in 2021 with Years 7 & 8, the newly established Catherine McAuley Catholic College is expected to grow annually to a Years 7-12 Learning Community in 2025. The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.

The College is located in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour’s drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.

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)

**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**
- **Inspiring Educational Environment**: Join quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged, and encouraged to excel and grow.
- **Health and Wellness**: Take advantage of our corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport.
- **Supportive Resources**: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
- **Professional Development**: Benefit from our comprehensive training and staff development programs.
- **Family-Friendly Policies**: Enjoy paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- **Leave**: Access long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- 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.

**Applications close: Sunday 8th September 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 F