Location: Batemans Bay, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $95,317 to $122,100 (based on skills and experience) plus $30,130 (NSW AP Prim Promotional Allowance). Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Monday 30 September 2024
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About St Bernard's Primary
The Vision of St Bernard’s invites all members of the school and parish community to work together to create an experience of unity and cohesion. It promotes inclusivity of student, staff and community needs whilst affirming that our practice is guided, and inspired by Gospel values. The vision of St Bernard’s is enacted through our Mission statement, which defines our purpose in relation to what we want to do, why we are doing it and who it will serve.
The purpose of the Assistant Principal is to assist the Principal in their responsibility for educational leadership and general management of a school.
The Assistant Principal plays a crucial role in school leadership, aiding the Principal in collaborative decision-making, goal planning, implementation, and evaluation. This involves overseeing strategic execution, monitoring progress, and ensuring adjustments for continuous improvement through professional development and data-informed decisions to enhance school effectiveness and student achievement.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Principal in deploying and improving teaching and learning initiatives across the school, aligned with the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP).
- Collaborate and with teachers to implement the Catalyst program.
- Monitor the budget and ensure adequate resources for services.
- Manage staffing, including the recruitment of vacant positions and internal movements. Including the coordination of classroom support assistants in consultation with the Principal on timetables, rosters, and planning.
- Support the wellbeing of teachers, staff and students with the support of the internal EAP program, Flourish.
- Assist in managing student behaviour by providing support to teachers, students and families who are part of the school community.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to enhance teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Coordinate and oversee extracurricular activities, ensuring alignment with the school's educational objectives.
- Monitor and analyse student performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement, collaborating with teachers on intervention strategies.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning and networking to stay updated on educational trends and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
- Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
- Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or the willingness to undertake.
- Academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent).
Selection Criteria
- Strong self-reflection, integrity, resilience, and emotional maturity to manage responsibilities effectively and navigate challenges with composure.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to collaborate with colleagues in the development and implementation of improvement strategies, Catholic identity and culture within schools, integrating values into all aspects of school life.
- Excellent communication skills to build relationships within the school and broader communities, developing partnerships for mutual benefit.
- Promote an inclusive environment by integrating equity and diversity principles into school management to cultivate a culture where all individuals feel valued and respected.
- High-level communication to convey ideas with stakeholders to ensure collaboration and community engagement.
- Proven experience in supporting ongoing staff development through robust performance management practices, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among educators.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
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