<p><em>St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 &amp; M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing P-12 Diocesan Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition. Established in 2017, the College expects to have a student population of 1000 plus students. The College is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8) and Senior Years Learning (9-12).</em></p> <p>The position commencing in January 2022 will provide an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership of a new learning initiative in Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong operating in partnership with Edmund Rice Education Australia.&nbsp; This role has been deliberately designed to provide a K-12 approach to the structure and educational delivery at St Francis College.&nbsp; Applicants will have a primary, middle school, secondary or K-12 background and a strong passion for seamless educational provision for children and young people.</p> <p>The leadership structure have 3 Assistant Principal portfolios across K-12. The portfolios are Religious Education Identity and Mission, Teaching and Learning, and Pastoral Care.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are currently recruiting for the <strong><em>Religious Education Identity and Mission K-12</em></strong> position.&nbsp; The portfolios may rotate among the 3 Assistant Principals&nbsp;in consideration of the best interests of the students and the developmental needs and skill sets of the incumbents at the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>A deep understanding and commitment to being an active Catholic engaged in the issues of our contemporary world</li> <li>A comprehensive knowledge of the purpose of a Catholic school particularly in the tradition of the Edmund Rice charism and within the broader evangelising mission of the Catholic Church</li> <li>A well-articulated Catholic pedagogy and successful experience in creating an effective religious education learning environment for staff and students</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to develop Catholic identity and mission in a school, with a passion to bring this to a developing K-12 setting</li> <li>Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively</li> <li>A highly effective and research based understanding of how students can be supported to grow spiritually and theologically</li> <li>Effective organisational skills that have high impact on policy and process implementation</li> <li>The ability to communicate clearly and constructively give and receive feedback&nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning</li> <li>Ability to analyse, interpret and understand relevant data to inform future plans for the advancement of this developing K-12 school</li> <li>Appropriate qualifications and experience in leadership of religious education and mission.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">GENERAL CAPABILITIES applicable to the role:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Well-developed interpersonal skills.</li> <li dir="ltr">Well-developed oral and written communication skills.</li> <li dir="ltr">Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li> <li dir="ltr">Strong organisational skills.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline.</li> <li dir="ltr">Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy (or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</p> <p dir="ltr">This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.</p> <p>POSITION APPLICATION:</p> <p>Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2 pages).</p> <p>Prior to commencing your online application, please contact Paula Vera, Executive Assistant to the Head of Human Resource Services on 02 4253 0957 to initiate the referee feedback process.</p> <p>To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Carolyn Hadley, Head of Human Resource Services on 02 4253 0952.</p> <p>To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Closing date: 22 September 2021 at 5pm</strong></p>