<p>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is responsible for the leadership of 150 Catholic primary and secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Sydney, which educates more than 70,000 students. Our mission is <b>to know and love Christ through learning and our vision is to foster thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.</b> At the heart of all we do are our core values of <b>empathy, curiosity, excellence, collaboration, and truth.<br /></b></p><p><b>ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | K-6 | 213 Students<br /></b><a href="https://www.stjpunchbowl.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School, Punchbowl</a><br />Auburn-Lakemba Network<br /><b>Commencement Da</b><b>te</b>: Contract, 12 July 2021 (Term 3) - 28 January 2022<br /><b>Closing Date</b>: Sunday, 2 May 2021</p><p>At St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School Punchbowl, we inspire excellence by challenging every student to be their best. Through our close knowledge of every child and our diverse learning programs, we provide learning for all.<br /></p><p>A whole child education highlights the importance of academics, social justice, creativity and community as we prepare young people for an exciting future.<br /></p><p><b>About You<br /></b></p><p>As the Acting Assistant Principal, you will play a vital part in establishing a sense of belonging and partnership with our community and parishes for families and students. Key areas of supporting the Principal include pastoral leadership, teaching and building the collective efficacy of staff.<br /></p><p>Additionally, your role as a senior leader at St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School supports the Principal in modelling faith in action and delivering the strategic school goals as well as the day-to-day operations of the school including mentoring/management of school staff, communications, processes, systems, safety and security, and student wellbeing.<br /></p><p>To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate proven experience in:<br /></p><ul><li>supporting the creation of a contemporary, student-centric learning culture;<br /></li><li>developing and implementing effective strategies for high-quality induction and professional learning of staff including performance reviews;</li><li>driving a personal and team commitment to continuous school improvement using problem-solving, creative thinking, feedback and advice;</li><li>motivating and working with others to initiate and foster evidence-based reflection, and future-focused improvement and innovation to achieve best practices in contemporary teaching and learning;</li><li>creating a Catholic learning culture of shared responsibility focused on quality teaching and quality learning for all students;</li><li>managing and leading change and improvement within a school and its community;</li><li>creating a culture of inclusion and hospitality by initiating relevant opportunities to engage with parents, caregivers, and Church to build and maintain effective partnerships</li><li>engagement in and contributing to the life and mission of the Catholic Church, including being a practising Catholic who demonstrates the values of the Gospel at work.</li></ul><p>You will also possess or be pursuing the following qualifications:</p><ul><li>Postgraduate studies in Leadership, Theology, Religion or Education.<br /></li><li>Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E), Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools Archdiocese of Sydney.</li></ul><p><b>APPLICATION PROCESS</b></p><p>To apply for this position please click the &#34;Apply for Job&#34; button above.<br /></p><p>To complete the application process you will need to attach:<br /></p><ul><li>Cover letter<br /></li><li>Resume</li><li>Academic transcripts</li></ul><p><b>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</b></p><p>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed before your commencement with us.<br /></p><p><b>OUR MISSION</b><br /></p><p>To know and love Christ through learning.<br /></p><p><b>OUR VISION<br /></b></p><p>Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.<br /></p><p><b>OUR VALUES<br /></b></p><p>Truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.<br /></p>