Principal - St Joseph's School, Malvern

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Full time
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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 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 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 JOSEPH’S SCHOOL

St Joseph’s School is school currently supports 170 students. As a Catholic school it provides education that equips young people with the knowledge, skills, hope and optimism to live a meaningful life to shape and enrich the world. It is a welcoming, inclusive community where staff are committed to providing the best possible environment for students to flourish.  

St Joseph’s School is committed to explicit teaching with a focus on English and Mathematics, thus providing the building blocks for all future learning. A holistic curriculum and wellbeing focus is essential and supports children’s learning.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Enriched in history and community, St. Joseph’s has served the community of Malvern families for 130 years. Located in Stanhope Street and bordered by De La Salle College and St Joseph's Parish Church. The area is close to public transport and a short distance from Glenferrie Road, Malvern.

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 Stong senior faith leadership through being an active member in good standing of 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 priorities the safety and wellbeing of all, including all MACS employees, student, parish, broader church educational system, other schools, and educational authorities in line with current community safety standards and expectations.
  • Displays a strong commitment to enrollment 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.
  • Show attributes of justice and compassion in setting high standards for self and others in the leadership of pastoral care and the provision of 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, champion innovation and improvements to support continuous learning.

HOW TO APPLY

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

Click APPLY to submit your application.

If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our team by email principalappointments@macs.vic.edu.au

All applicants are required to submit a copy of:

  1. Certified evidence of Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (including current criminal history check)
  2. 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.
  3. Current resume
  4. Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria limited to four to five pages.
  5. The names and contact details of three referees including the Catholic Priest of the Parish you attend. These referees will be required to make relevant verbal responses regarding the applicant’s capacity to meet the specific local selection criteria.
  6. Certified statements of service from current and previous employers are required from applicants who are currently not employed in Victorian Catholic education.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire, and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check, and must be willing to obtain and maintain a national criminal history check.

Candidates must hold full Australian working rights, and provide evidence of this.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a “Schools Fit and Proper Personal Declaration”

COMMENCEMENT DATE: January 2025

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Monday, 16 September 2024

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