<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">At St Matthew’s we strive to build a vibrant and welcoming community, where our learning is engaging, individual achievements are celebrated and where the children are at the heart of what is most important. It is our aim to create a sense of belonging, which will, in turn, nurture each child’s growth and help create a healthy self-esteem, factors so necessary for effective learning.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">We are currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal at St Matthew’s Primary School. To be successful in this role, you will lead the development of a positive school culture that is student centred and transformative.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Please note that this position is for an initial two-year period with an opportunity for further extensions. Two further extensions (each of four years) will be offered based on performance outcomes. The position will be underpinned by a permanent (ongoing) teaching position within Catholic Education. The commencement date for this position will be for the start of the 2021 school year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CEO policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the <a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtIJBDMKI6rQ_xeL_U7utnRyyCxD8ittlJ7L5Nj4DQxu3RKH_n9hdyAMRc1uD0PABZPhx4zLpjT9TbaXgs9yrbWXAMUug53V3l-ywB7vFeXNaWevmWZ5DhUCxVRwoD9lNZvukYwa9nFmQwF5r98GKpEw%7e%7e">Position Description.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Visit our school website <a href="https://www.stmattsps.act.edu.au/">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Further enquiries:</strong> Can be directed to Graham Pollard, Principal on<tcxspan tcxhref="0262542653" title="Call 02 6254 2653 via 3CX"> 02 6254 2653 </tcxspan>or via email <a href="mailto:Graham.Pollard@cg.catholic.edu.au">Graham.Pollard@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>To apply:</strong> All applicants will be required to go through the e-recruitment system by clicking the 'apply now' button. This will take you through the application process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Recruitment or application questions:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on<tcxspan tcxhref="0251335563" title="Call 02 5133 5563 via 3CX"> 02 5133 5563 </tcxspan>or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Thursday 11 June 2020</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/496392/assistant-principal-st-matthews-primary-page-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>