Principal - St Bernard's School, Coburg East

**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 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 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_.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - **_MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World_** that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

**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 will enable the vision of the school to be realised, creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. The role of the Principal is one of the most important roles across the MACS system, as their faith and educational leadership enables the vision of the school to be realised. This role will work in collaboration with MACS, staff members, local Parish Priest, and the broader School community to achieve the identified goals of the School.

**ABOUT ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL, EAST COBURG**

St Bernard's Primary School is situated in East Coburg, in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. The uniqueness, inclusion & diversity of the St Bernard's community is celebrated.

St Bernard’s has strong positive relationships between all stakeholders, and as a professional learning community strives to support success for all.

A shared and embedded language of learning, feedback and engagement, together with a strong knowledge of current learning and teaching practices within the MACS ‘Vision for Instruction” is essential.

**ABOUT THE COMMUNITY**

St Bernard’s is named after St Bernard of Clairvaux, who lived a life of service and love as action. The motto, ‘Love Serves’ ensures that social justice, respect of and responsibility for all creation and dignity of the human person is lived.

The St Bernard’s community continually strives to support students and their families throughout their primary school journey.

The Principal leads a team of approximately 22 staff and a student cohort of 152. MACS is seeking a Principal who will continue to nurture the strong relationships and actively engage with the community.
- Enrolment numbers are correct at the time of publication.

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Evidence of strong 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 all 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 a commitment to risk mitigation whilst effectively managing resources within a 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 in 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.
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Document addressing the key selection criteria limited to four to five pages.
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