Assistant Principal
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Job Description
At St Margaret Marys Primary School Merrylands we pride ourselves on our purposeful and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to cultivate their passions. We celebrate our cultural diversity with over fifty nationalities represented across our community bound together by a strong sense of cooperation and respect.
CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
About the opportunity
We are currently seeking a committed and driven Assistant Principal to share in the leadership of the Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and leadership team. The focus of your role will be to support the continued delivery of highquality contemporary learning and teaching within the school and to deliver strong academic outcomes within the community that we serve which is embedded in the Catholic worldview.
This is a permanent fulltime position commencing Week 6 of Term 2 2025.
This rewarding Senior School Leadership opportunity serves as instrumental support to the Principal in all areas including Leading Pedagogy Catholic Culture Leading Self & Others and Stewardship.
More specifically you will:
Focus on the synergy between equipping students with core academic skills as well as building their core values and personal qualities
Empower staff students and parents to actively engage with the school community through effective relationships
Be an active and leading part of a highperforming Senior Leadership team with transparency integrity and high levels of selfawareness
Work collaboratively with teachers students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communities
Selection criteria
Respond to the following criteria including some specific examples to demonstrate the impact of your work:
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across the school community leading and challenging the community to give witness to the Catholic faith
Evidence of pedagogical leadership knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning
Experience leading teams to improve student performance
Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas
Qualifications and Accreditation
Meet the requirements of Category E of the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. This includes four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership in addition to those undertaken for Category D.
Be accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D).
During the recruitment process you will need to provide:
Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D and E
Copy of Baptism Certificate
Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation Working with Children Check clearance
Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Interested
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information click here.
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Apply today!
Your application
Your application will include the following:
Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than two pages)
A copy of your CV
Employment Type
Full-Time
