Principal Leader

**Job no**: 507403
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, St John Paul II Catholic College - Schofields
**Categories**: School Leadership

St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields places the student at the centre of learning. It is our strong desire that our students are able to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically and intellectually to their own personal best. The College is proud of the excellent academic results of our students as we continue to promote personal bests in their endeavours. We also celebrate our students’ willingness to embrace our values and ideals, based on the teachings of Jesus.

We are currently open to Expression of Interest for a Principal Leader to share in the leadership of our Catholic school community. **This is a permanent full-time position.**

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**
- 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**
- Tertiary qualifications in Education with postgraduate qualifications at Masters level in Education Leadership (including four units of Religious Education or postgraduate studies in Theology or Religious Education)
- Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead
- A copy of your CV

**Interested?**

Position Description

**Advertised**: 29 Oct 2024 08:10 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 10 Nov 2024 23:11 AUS Eastern Daylight Time