<p><b>Location: </b>Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese</p><div class="video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEiwmRwZ4Ko" style="max-width:560px; width:100%; height: 315px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p dir="ltr">At <strong>Mother Teresa Primary, Westmead</strong> we are committed to providing an inclusive and comprehensive learning environment. The current enrolment is 400 students and this will grow significantly over the next few years. Our vision and mission are inspired by the compassion and outreach of Mother Teresa, and forms the basis of all we do.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are part of the <strong>Westmead Catholic Community (WCC),</strong> a project strongly committed to meeting the growing need for schooling infrastructure in Western Sydney.The WCC project is building on the strengths of the Parish and each school by providing new facilities at a central location on Darcy Road to support the local community.</p> <p dir="ltr">The new Catholic primary school facilities in Westmead will open in 2026 and will be located at Darcy Road, Westmead. A single Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school will replace the existing Sacred Heart Primary Westmead and Mother Teresa Primary Westmead schools and will be known as Sacred Heart Primary Westmead. The rich identities and cherished traditions of both schools will remain strong and vibrant within the Westmead Catholic Community.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are seeking a visionary and experienced <span style="text-decoration-line: underline"><strong>Principal Leader</strong></span> to join our community and lead the school through this exciting journey of growth and development. As our school grows, the Principal Leader will be leading a four-stream school and the change process involved in the transition of the students and staff on the current Sacred Heart Primary site to the Darcy Rd site.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration-line: underline"><strong>This position is permanent full time and will commence in Term 3, 2024. &nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr">For more information on the WCC, please visit <a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/about/key-initiatives/westmead-catholic-community">the WCC page.</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>More specifically, you will:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Focus on the synergy between equipping students with core academic skills as well as building their core values and personal qualities</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Empower staff, students and parents to actively engage with the school community through effective relationships</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Lead a high performing executive team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awareness</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">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</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Work collaboratively with teachers, students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communities <br><br></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Selection criteria</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Respond to the following criteria including some specific examples to demonstrate the impact of your work:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across the school community, leading and challenging the community to give witness to the Catholic faith (100 - 150 words)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Evidence of pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning (100-150 words)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Experience leading teams to improve student performance (100-150 words)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents (100-150 words)&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas (100-150 words)&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Qualifications and accreditations</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Postgraduate study in Leadership, or commitment to commence postgraduate studies within four years of appointment</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Evidence of performance at higher levels (Highly Accomplished or Lead) against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Your application will include the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than three pages)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A copy of your CV</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Copies of your relevant academic qualifications</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A completed <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cXOY-bq3siDkmc89sccfxBkGWWl6RWWi/copy?usp=share_link&amp;ouid=117146787793642295033&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">reference report</a> from your local parish priest&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">2 professional reference checks are to be completed via the online form<a href="https://cedp.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcb2DaUzxnIKDTE"> here</a>.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About us:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (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.</p> <p dir="ltr">Interested?</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, click<a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/"> here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>