Assistant Principal: Mission - St James' Primary School, Yamba

St James' Primary, Yamba

YAMBA, NSW 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 August 2022


This position is available from the start of the 2023 school year

<div style="font-family: Open Sans"> <p><img style="float: left" src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1001/ProviderAsset/cc3d583a-647c-490e-be69-9fe9f95783b7.png" alt="" width="209" height="96" align="">&nbsp;<img style="float: right" src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1001/ProviderAsset/6d3a06ec-725c-4375-ac1d-ab404390e3bd_medium.PNG" alt="" width="91" height="99" align=""></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #006a8e; font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #cb333b; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">_____________________________________________________</span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt"><strong>St James' Primary School, Yamba</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt"><strong>Assistant Principal – Mission</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><em>Full time position, 5 year renewable contract commencing at the start of the 2023 school year</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><em>This position will be underpinned by a full time, permanent teaching position at the School</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="color: #cb333b">________________________________________________________________________</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: #000000">St James', Yamba </span>serves the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church - to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">In the Diocese of Lismore, Catholic parish schools have responded to historical, religious and cultural contexts for over 150 years and continue to do so today, in this case, serving the community of Yamba&nbsp;and its surrounds. In such a community, the beating heart of Catholic education is a shared fidelity to the mission within the local church.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">In this mission the school aims to form and educate the whole person. This education recognises the innate dignity of the child, made in the image of God. A holistic approach also acknowledges each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">St James’ Catholic School is a Centre of learning truly Catholic in identity and life. With a sense of adventure, we promote the communication of Truth, an abundance of life for all and serve as the Church to the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">St James’ has a collective commitment and responsibility to all students’ success in a climate that is built on collaboration, trust and inclusivity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a school community St James’ develops deliberate, active partnerships which enhance student outcomes in a manner that is respectful and responsive to our community needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Applicants must:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA).</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Selection Criteria (must be addressed in application):</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Relevant teaching and post graduate qualifications at Masters Level in Religious Education /&nbsp;Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Compliance with the <a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/2304/accreditation_to_work_teach_lead.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead</a>&nbsp;Policy upon appointment. This includes beginning appropriate study courses in regards teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Broad experience in Religious Education / Pastoral Care and / or Pastoral Ministry and&nbsp;leading collaborative cultures</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated ability to integrate Catholic beliefs and practices into all aspects of&nbsp;learning and teaching, including Catholic Social Teaching</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication and problem solving skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving mission, engagement and&nbsp;wellbeing outcomes for all students</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Success in building the capacity of teachers for School Evangelisation and discipleship&nbsp;formation</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated ability to lead processes to develop effective, engaging and innovative&nbsp;school evangelising community (including Student Evangelisation and Catechesis)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated ability to create and maintain inclusive, supportive and safe learning&nbsp;environments.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your application should address the above criteria. You are also required to nominate two (2) referees in your application, one of whom must include a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applicants are also required to arrange for two (2) confidential references from two (2) referees prior to the advertisement date. Please see the below instructions and templates for further information.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Additional information: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/2758/pd_ap_mission_primary_school.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Position Description – Assistant Principal (Mission)</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/1963/referee_report_instructions.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Referee Instructions</span></a></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/referee-report-parish-priest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Referee Report - Parish Priest</a></span></li> <li><a href="https://csolismore.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/3256/referee_report_ad_professional.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Referee Report - Professional</span></a></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Enquiries:</strong> <a href="mailto:recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Applications close:</strong>&nbsp;3pm Wednesday, 31 August 2022</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.</em></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</em></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>An Equal Opportunity Employer.</em></span></p> <p align="center">&nbsp;</p> </div><div class="video"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/422290440" style="max-width:560px; width:100%; height: 315px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>
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