Principal - St John the Baptist Primary School, Koo Wee Rup

Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited

WARRAGUL, VIC 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 October 2019


Applications are invited for the following position: Principal - St John the Baptist Primary School, Koo Wee Rup. Current Enrolment: 204 (February 2019). Proposed Classification: Principal Level 3 (200 - 399 students). Commencement Date: Term 3, 2020 or by negotiation (for a period of eight years).

<p>Year Level/Subject: Primary </p><p>Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is a vital expression of the mission of the Church and is owned and operated by Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL). The Diocese covers thirty-seven primary and seven secondary schools from Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese, to Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. Through the partnership of schools with families, parishes, the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale and religious institutes, our schools play a leading role in nurturing the faith of children and youth and developing their intellectual, physical, emotional and social knowledge, skills and attributes.</p><p>St John the Baptist Primary School has a proud history of providing quality Catholic education for students from Koo Wee Rup and its surrounding area for over 80 years. The school has modern and innovative facilities, as well as resources that cater for our 21st century learners. </p><p>St John the Baptist Primary School is a Catholic School where: </p><ul><li>    an appreciation of the love of God revealed through the person of Jesus Christ, God&#39;s creation, and the dignity of the human person experienced in everyday life is promoted. </li><li>    there is a sense of belonging to the school, parish and wider community. </li><li>    the students learn and discover in a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment. </li></ul><p>St John the Baptist school community targets excellence through purposeful teaching and motivated learning. The school draws its inspiration from the spirit and wisdom of St John the Baptist. His story encourages the school community to be open to the invitation of God to hear the Good News and respond.</p><p>Key Selection Criteria: </p><p>The successful applicant will have a demonstrated capacity: </p><p>Catholic Identity and Religious Education: </p><ul><li>    to articulate and promote a deep understanding of Catholic identity within Catholic education and the place of a rich Religious Education curriculum to promote and support this identity. </li></ul><p>Vision and values: </p><ul><li>    to articulate a compelling vision, aligned with system priorities and communicate expectations for effective performance of a school. </li></ul><p>Leading learning and teaching: </p><ul><li>    as an instructional leader, including an ability to embed a culture of high expectation of student learning and build expert teacher practice which is evidence based and high impact. </li></ul><p>Leading improvement, innovation and change: </p><ul><li>    for strategic leadership focusing on leadership for innovation and change, and an ability to design and implement high leverage improvement plans.</li></ul><p>Leading the management of the school: </p><ul><li>    to ensure that the school&#39;s human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed, including ongoing compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority.</li></ul><p>Engagement: </p><ul><li>    to develop positive relationships with students; parents and families; the local parish and wider community; and participate and contribute to DOSCEL activities. </li></ul><p>Community:</p><ul><li>    to develop high aspirations and expectations through fostering community relationships and leading an innovative school program which maximises the opportunity for all students. </li></ul><p>Schools in the Diocese of Sale are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. </p><p>Special Requirements </p><p>Requirements for all applicants: </p><ul><li>    accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School, or exemption from the requirement of Accreditation </li><li>    full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching </li><li>    Master or Postgraduate qualifications in Education, Leadership, Religious Education or Theology </li><li>    relevant leadership experience in schools.</li></ul>

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