All teachers will be expected to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) required by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Principals should be guided by the Australian Professional Standard for Principals. Both standards are reflected in the key professional practices aligned to the role of Principal. <br> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <br> • A practising Catholic with a vision for leading and learning within the parish and Diocesan Community; <br>• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools; <br>• Postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education, Theological Studies, or a willingness to enrol and complete within four years of appointment; <br>• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership combined with a minimum of ten years teaching experience or an equivalent combination of experience, training and achievement; <br>•Proven record of leadership evidenced by innovation and creativity with a vision for the future of learning; <br>• Exceptional leadership qualities and a substantial record of achievement in creating and leading effective professional learning and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students; <br>• Ability to create a professional learning community that is focused on continuous improvement and supporting all staff to achieve high standards. <br>• A demonstrated capacity to think and act strategically; to exercise sound judgement; and to negotiate with senior stakeholders to influence the educational agenda for CSO schools; <br>• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community; <br>• A deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogy that effectively supports diverse student learning needs; <br>• Demonstrated ability to effectively optimise the school’s human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational and educational outcomes; <br>• An inclusive leadership style that is collaborative and consultative; <br>• Demonstrate an understanding of relevant legislative and legal frameworks including equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the management of staff and the capacity to implement relevant plans and policies to ensure strong governance; <br>• Current NESA Accreditation and Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC); <br>• Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; <br>• Evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php); and <br>• Willingness to comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead 2018 and work towards the Accreditation at Category E – Accreditation for Senior Leadership. Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. <br> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <br> • Exemplary understanding of, and engagement with, contemporary issues in Church, Catholic education, Catholic schooling and leadership; and <br>• Experience across more than 1 school. <br> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <br> Salary is in accordance with NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Principals Multi- Enterprise Agreement 2017. <br> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <br> Benefits including: • A corporate fitness program; • Employee assistance program (EAP); • Paid parental leave; • Training and staff development programs; • Access to long service leave after just five years; and • Opportunity for leasing motor vehicles. To apply: The covering letter attached to your completed application and CV should address the Community consultation and criteria outlined above and should record your current NESA and Working With Children number. Please download the application pack and additional school specific information. Applications should be emailed as one PDF attachment (Reference 9224) to talent@mn.catholic.org.au by 11.59pm on the closing date. Referees: Intending applicants are required to nominate three (3) referees: • The Parish Priest of their parish of worship and/or parish in which they teach • Current Principal • One other (which may include School Consultant or Area Supervisor) Confidential Reports will be obtained from these people. **Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria, this may affect our application and you may not be shortlisted.** <br> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/9224/" target="_blank">More Information</a>