<p>Catherine McAuley College is seeking two collaborative and passionate leaders committed to the foundations of Catholic school identity and the Mercy charism to join its team in the role Deputy Principal.  These are five-year full-time tenures.</p><p><b>About the Role </b></p><p>The role of the Deputy Principal is second to the Principal in terms of the day-to-day leadership of all aspects of the College. The Deputy Principal supports the Principal in the overall leadership and management of the College, meets regularly with the Principal to share information regarding staff, students and school organisation, and ensures that the vision for the strategic direction of the College is implemented. </p><p>The Deputy Principal is a member of the College Executive Team and works with all members of the broader Leadership Team to ensure the effective leadership, organisation and planning of the College in respect to all staffing, programs, events, and activities. </p><p>The position works within the spirit of the Mercy ethos, as outlined in the Catherine McAuley College Mission, Vision and Values statements and is responsible for ensuring that the Mercy ethos is embedded into all aspects of College life. </p><p>As a senior educational leader, the Deputy Principal is an effective mentor and support to the Executive Team and provides direction and support to other groups within the College community, including staff, students, and families.. Our ideal candidates will demonstrate: </p><ul><li>A deep commitment to proclaiming and leading the College in seeking the Gospel values and fostering a common vision and understanding of the Mercy charism amongst students, staff and the broader College community. </li><li>A commitment to the faith development, education and pastoral wellbeing of all staff and students. </li><li>Demonstrated capacity to use strategic thinking and planning to lead staff through change and improvement initiatives which result in cultural change and improved teaching and learning practices. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal, organisational and management skills which establish trust and productive relationships with staff, students, families and the broader community. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to support and develop leadership across the College and maintain communication and support for students and families in all pastoral and well-being related issues. </li><li>As a member of the College Executive and Leadership Teams, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with fellow teachers and education support to ensure the effective implementation of the College’s Strategic Plan. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding and experience of the learning and teaching pedagogy associated with the Victorian Curriculum. </li><li>Demonstrated commitment to engage in professional learning opportunities that lead to growth in personal and leadership skills. </li></ul><p><b>Applicants must possess</b></p><ul><li>Appropriate postgraduate qualifications. </li><li>Appropriate qualification and demonstrated experience in the areas of staff and student management and bringing College key initiatives and vision to fruition. </li><li>Proven success as a teacher and educational leader, preferably at Executive level. </li></ul><p><b>About Catherine McAuley College </b></p><p>Catherine McAuley College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school located in the beautiful central Victorian city of Bendigo. The College is situated across two campuses, one in the city centre and one on 70 acres, 6.5kms from the city centre. </p><p>The College is a member of Mercy Education Limited, with schools located across Australia. The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve’. </p><p>The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students with significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments. </p><p>We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy. </p><p>The College is a reGEN school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment. </p><p>To explore what happens in our learning areas, please visit our website and take a virtual tour of both College campuses. </p><p>This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. </p><p>A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd </p><p>ABN 69 154 531 870 </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>