<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced educators for this significant leadership position at Holy Spirit College, Bellambi commencing January 2018.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">In the Diocese of Wollongong Principals are responsible for working collaboratively with their Parish Priest in leading school communities in the delivery of quality Catholic schooling within the evangelising mission of the Church. Applicants therefore require significant understanding, commitment and experience in faith and community leadership, evidenced capacity to lead learning and teaching, as well as a commitment to ongoing processes of School Review and Improvement.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants will need to provide evidence of:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">A deep understanding and commitment to being an active Catholic engaged in the issues of our contemporary world.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">A deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of a Catholic school within the broader evangelising mission of the Catholic Church.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">A well-articulated Catholic pedagogy and successful experience in creating an effective learning environment for staff and students.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Personal qualities of empathy, compassion, discernment and sound judgement.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Highly developed inter-personal skills and a commitment to working collaboratively.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">The ability to give and receive constructive feedback and to negotiate and resolve conflict.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Successful experience as a Catholic school leader.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Experience in School Review and Improvement.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">A commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning, particularly shown through successful post-graduate studies in one or more of the following areas: religious education, theology, leadership, administration, curriculum, pastoral care.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants who are already successful leaders in their schools or offices and are seeking senior leadership or a change of schools should submit a <strong>short Expression of Interest,</strong> briefly addressing the essential criteria and a current Curriculum Vitae to Carolyn Hadley, Head of Human Resource Services by <strong>9am Friday 21 July 2017 </strong>via email <a href="mailto:carolyn.hadley@dow.catholic.edu.au">carolyn.hadley@dow.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong><span style="font-size: small;">The Expression of Interest should include:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">name position/s of interest (if you wish to be considered for more than one position please indicate this clearly in your covering letter)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">brief description of your suitability for this leadership position</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">motivation for your interest in this particular school, and</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">details of 3 referee contacts (including Parish Priest and current supervisor).</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">A subsequent first level shortlisting process may result in a request to complete a Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong full recruitment application for further consideration. Enquires regarding this position can be made to Paula Vera on (02) 42530957 or 0438 567 551, <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="mailto:paula.vera@dow.catholic.edu.au">paula.vera@dow.catholic.edu.au</a></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p>