Principal - St Thomas Primary School, Drysdale

**Role Description/Criteria**

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 16,000 staff and serve more than 114,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

**YOUR ROLE**

As a Principal you will be inspired to lead a joy-filled community where students, staff and families can flourish within a Catholic context. Your leadership enables the vision of the school to be realised, creating an environment where everyone is welcomed and included, and through rich opportunities can work towards their full potential. As Principal working in partnership and collaboration with MACS, staff members, Parish Priest, and the broader School community is essential in achieving the identified school improvement goals.

**ABOUT ST THOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL**

St Thomas Primary School is in the Drysdale Parish situated in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. The school was founded in 1997 and continues its rich history of school, families and parish working together to ensure children are given every opportunity to feel safe and happy at school while they strive to learn, grow and improve.

St Thomas Primary School takes enrolments from the Drysdale, Leopold, Portarlington and St. Leonards Parishes. Enrolments currently sit at 428 students.

Working together as a team is vital in the successful running of St Thomas Primary School. St Thomas is a 5-Star Resourcesmart Sustainability Victoria school. The four areas of the Resourcesmart module
- Biodiversity, Water, Energy and Waste, are overseen and managed by different areas of the school.

**ABOUT THE COMMUNITY**

St Thomas Primary School believe that everyone has the right to be safe, feel safe and to learn and teach in a way in which respects both their individuality and their ability to contribute to the life of the vibrant school community.

St Thomas Primary School proud themselves on the opportunities students have to participate in the wider community whether that be sport competitions, Liturgical celebrations, local events or excursions to share in community celebrations. St Thomas Primary School work to see all students develop their skills and understandings necessary to have a successful and fulfilling future.

MACS seeks a Principal who will actively engage with the community and grow school enrolments under their leadership.
- Enrolment numbers are correct at the time of publication.

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Evidence of strong senior faith leadership through being an active member in good standing of a Catholic Church community, including Sunday attendance, whilst being informed by the Church's teaching and local mission.
- Demonstrated ability in instructional leadership, including determining and implementing evidence-based learning and teaching program and school curriculum.
- Evidence of unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all, including MACS employees, students, parish, broader church, educational system, other schools and educational authorities in line with current community safety standards and expectations.
- Displays a strong commitment to enrolment growth, financial stability, and commitment to risk mitigation whilst effectively managing resources within regularly monitored, evidence
- based strategic plan.
- Demonstrated understanding and enactment of the legislative and systemic compliance requirements applicable to all Catholic schools.
- Shows attributes of justice and compassion in setting high standards for self and others on the leadership of pastoral care and the provision of an engaging education that provides multiple pathways and options for positive outcomes for young people.
- Strong coaching and leadership skills to enable team growth and development, championing innovation and improvement to support continuous learning.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

All applicants are required to submit a copy of:

- Certified evidence of Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (including current criminal history check)
- Certified evidence of academic qualifications - inclusive of tertiary qualifications, academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s degree or five-year equivalent) and accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School.
- Cover Letter
- Current resume
- Document addressing the key selection criteria limited to four to five pages.
- The names and contact details of three referees including the Catholic Priest of the Parish you attend.