Principal - St Joseph's Primary School, Kingswood

At any given time, we may have a variety of primary, secondary and specialist teaching roles available across our 80 schools as well as non-teaching positions in schools and our central office that support the delivery of innovative learning and teaching to around 43,500 students.

Our aim is to ensure our schools are the first choice for families, students and staff.

**Principal - St Joseph's Primary School, Kingswood**:
**Job no**: 507927
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: St Joseph's Primary School - Kingswood
**Categories**: School Leadership

St Joseph’s Primary School, Kingswood, are committed to the living witness of the Catholic Faith and the sharing of that faith with others so that all may flourish. We are a diverse community centred in the Gospel values of Faith, Love and Hope and committed to standing in solidarity, particularly with the vulnerable as we acknowledge the innate human dignity of all. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive and engaging environment which will support each child to reach their full potential: educationally, creatively, emotionally, and socially.

We are currently open to Expression of Interest for a Permanent Full-time Principal to share in the leadership of our Catholic school community.

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 Principal with the ability to drive vision, execute the continued long-term, strategic development of our schools and deliver strong academic outcomes within the Communities that we serve which are embedded in the Catholic world view.

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
- Lead a high performing executive team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awareness
- Provide an executive level of leadership in all aspects of the school’s operations, including resourcing and people management, financial management, marketing, fundraising, communications and governance
- Work collaboratively with teachers, students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communities

**Selection criteria**

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
- Evidence of pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning
- Experience leading teams to improve student performance
- Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas

**Qualifications and accreditations**
- Meet the requirements of Category E of the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. This includes four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership in addition to those undertaken for Category D.
- Be accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D).
- During the recruitment process, you will need to provide:

- Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D and E
- Copy of Baptism Certificate
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- A copy of your CV

**Interested?**

**Advertised**: 13 Feb 2025 09:02 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 27 Feb 2025 23:02 AUS Eastern Daylight Time