<p> </p> <div><img src="https://cgprod.phris.com.aucache/PTRTDB_JPG_GIYDCNZRGEZDCMJQGM2DEMJSGY3FAYLHMV2W522EL4HUYQJNGE1TALTKOBTQ=_GA==_GE==_2000000000.JPG" alt="" width="149" height="150" /></div> <div>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is responsible for the leadership of 150 Catholic primary and secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Sydney, which educates more than 70,000 students. Our mission is <strong>to know and love Christ through learning</strong> and our vision is <strong>to foster thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.</strong> At the heart of all we do are our core values of <strong>empathy, curiosity, excellence, collaboration and truth.<br /><br /></strong></div> <div>Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school located in Pagewood. The School has an approach which is family-centered, consisting of strong cooperation between school and home. It has a rich learning environment and caters for individual differences with solid educational programs so that all students may learn in a secure, happy environment where they are respected and accepted.<br /><br /></div> <div><strong>PRINCIPAL | K-6 | 188 Students</strong><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/a/syd.catholic.edu.au/olapagewood/home"><strong>Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Primary School, Pagewood</strong></a><br /> <strong>Commencement Date:</strong> 12 October 2020<br /> <strong>Closing Date:</strong> 26 August 2020<br /><br /></div> <div><strong>About you</strong></div> <ul> <li> <div>Are you an innovative educator ready to take the next step in your professional journey?</div> </li> <li> <div>Do you think you can lead a dynamic Catholic school of the future?</div> </li> <li> <div>Are you energised by creating experiences that challenge schools, students, teachers and parents to achieve and grow in ways they never thought possible?</div> </li> <li> <div>Can you build a great team and strong relationships that are faith-filled and optimistic?</div> </li> <li> <div>Do you actively contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community?</div> </li> </ul> <div><strong>In this exciting and rewarding role you will be involved in making a difference in the lives of young people by:</strong></div> <ul> <li> <div>making explicit the mission of Catholic schools' and being able to lead for mission through witness and example</div> </li> <li> <div>leading strategic change</div> </li> <li> <div>developing innovative programs to address the needs of particular students</div> </li> <li> <div>improving student outcomes by improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning</div> </li> <li> <div>creating a school-wide professional learning culture</div> </li> <li> <div>monitoring the performance and organisational health of the school to identify ways to improve student learning</div> </li> <li> <div>promoting a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration around the use of data.</div> </li> <li> <div>leading change through consultation and collaboration with stakeholders</div> </li> <li> <div>examining the context of broader community and global educational trends.</div> </li> </ul> <div>You will also:</div> <ul> <li> <div>hold or be pursuing a Postgraduate Qualification in Education, Leadership, Theology or equivalent</div> </li> <li> <div>meet the requirements of <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">(Category E)</a> in the <em>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools</em> or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.</div> </li> </ul> <div>As an educational leader you will champion and support ongoing personal and professional development within yourself and your team. Strategically, your vision will be to build and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability in all areas within your school.<br /><br /></div> <div><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS<br /><br /></strong></div> <div>To apply please click on the link to access the Sydney Catholic School careers portal <a href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/">https://cgprod.phris.org.au</a>.<br /><br /></div> <div>For further information please contact Emma Gleeson on 0436 847 683 or email on <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment@syd.catholic.edu.au">hr.recruitment@syd.catholic.edu.au</a>.<br /><br /></div> <div><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE<br /><br /></strong></div> <div>This role is classified as child related work and will therefore require a Working With Children Clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /><br /></div> <div><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<br /><br /></strong></div> <div>All shortlisted applicants are required to participate in a series of online psychometric assessments. This is an individual assessment and should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.</div>