Assistant Principal

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.

**Assistant Principal - St Canice's Primary School Katoomba**:
**Job no**: 507039
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, St Canice's Primary School - Katoomba
**Categories**: School Leadership

At St Canice's Primary School Katoomba, our students are challenged to be the best they can be - socially, spiritually, academically and physically. Each member of our school community is held in high esteem and made to feel that they belong to and have a place in our school community.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Assistant Principal to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and leadership team.

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 Assistant Principal to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and leadership team. The focus of your role will be to support the continued delivery of high-quality contemporary learning and teaching within the school and to deliver strong academic outcomes within the community that we serve, which is embedded in the Catholic worldview.

This role is a permanent full time position.

This rewarding Senior School Leadership opportunity serves as instrumental support to the Principal in all areas including Leading Pedagogy, Catholic Culture, Leading Self & Others and Stewardship. 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
- Be an active and leading part of a high-performing Senior Leadership team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awareness
- 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**
- Postgraduate study in Leadership, or commitment to commence postgraduate studies within four years of appointment
- Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification

**Interested?**
- A copy of your CV

**Advertised**: 02 Sep 2024 09:09 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 16 Sep 2024 09:09 AUS Eastern Standard Time