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Principal

Endeavour College

Mawson Lakes, SA 

Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 March 2021

Endeavour College seeks an experienced educator with a collaborative leadership style, who understands, practices and promotes the tradition of Lutheran education, who is committed to the Christian faith and incorporates this in the values and behaviours of personal and community life for a five year contract position as Principal.
<p>Applications are invited for the position of: PRINCIPAL  (Commencing July 2021) </p><p>For more than 20 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school, educating young people from Years 7-12 under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 700 students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure worthy memories. Located in the north-eastern Adelaide suburb of Mawson Lakes we are a member of Connected Schools, offering a seamless K-12 education. </p><p>The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way, and our community values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships. <br /></p><p>The Role <br /></p><p>The Board of Endeavour College seeks an experienced educator with a collaborative leadership style, who understands, practices and promotes the tradition of Lutheran education, who is committed to the Christian faith and incorporates this in the values and behaviours of personal and community life.  <br /></p><p> The ideal candidate will have highly-developed interpersonal and communication skills, experience with leading, promoting and growing a school in a competitive educational market. We are seeking a leader who has the natural ability to empower our students and staff, encouraging them to embrace the future with confidence, whilst providing them with a supportive and caring environment to allow learning to be optimised. </p><p>With a review of our Strategic Plan launching in 2021 this is an exciting opportunity for a Lutheran educator to join our vibrant multicultural community and embrace and build on the vision and strong pillars of our Christ-centred learning environment. <br /></p><p>A position description and information package are available from: <br /></p><p>Larissa Paynter </p><p>Executive Assistant </p><p>Lutheran Education SA NT &amp; WA </p><p>Ph: 08 8267 8401 </p><p>Email: <a href="http://Larissa.paynter&#64;lesnw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">Larissa.paynter&#64;lesnw.edu.au</a></p><p><br /></p>
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Application Instructions

<p>Your application/ expression of interest should be submitted by email to John Proeve, Executive Director, Lutheran Education SA NT &amp; WA – <a href="http://john.proeve&#64;lesnw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">john.proeve&#64;lesnw.edu.au</a> by no later than 5pm on Thursday 25 March 2021 and should include: </p><p>1. A <b>cover letter</b>, including details of your preferred contact method, phone or email. </p><p>2. A <b>statement</b> (maximum 4 pages) giving evidence of how the Capabilities from Growing deep: Growing Oneself; Engaging the Community; Leading the Team; and Focusing of Outcomes have shaped your ‘work’ – the vocational practices from Growing deep: Strengthening Lutheran Identity; Excellence in teaching and learning; Ongoing improvement and innovation; Community building; and Leading Effective organization and management. </p><p>3. <b>Curriculum Vitae </b>covering: </p><p>    a. Full name, home address, confidential email address, mobile and phone contact details </p><p>    b. Nationality and citizenship </p><p>    c. Teacher Registration details </p><p>    d. Positions held, dates, scope of responsibilities and key achievements </p><p>    e. Qualifications </p><p>    f. Any other relevant information, such as memberships, involvement in professional community activities and organisations. </p><p>4. The names, addresses (postal and email) and contact telephone numbers of at least <b>four (4) confidential referees</b>. These must include: </p><p>    a. Applicant’s present or previous employer (either Principal or Chair of School Council) </p><p>    b. A person who is familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional background and recent experience </p><p>    c. A person who can authoritatively comment on the applicant’s personal qualities and capacity to lead </p><p>    d. Preferably a Pastor of the Lutheran Church of Australia or a person able to comment on the applicant’s spiritual leadership qualities. </p><p><br /></p>

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