<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Nicholls, ACT <br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time, Fixed-term&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$152,946 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;25 January, 2022<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday 9 August, 2021&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>St John Paul II College is a welcoming and inclusive learning community where diversity is embraced and learning outcomes are maximised for each individual. The College is a flagship college of best practice in education for the Catholic community of the region: a unique, innovative educational environment where every student can flourish.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>An excellent and rewarding opportunity exists for an&nbsp;<strong>Assistant Principal</strong> at St John Paul II College, Nicholls. The Assistant Principal is a practising Catholic who contributes in a significant way to the Catholic life of the school. &nbsp;They exercise Strategic Leadership, both&nbsp;within the school and in support of the goals of the Catholic Education System and the broader educational community. The position provides Leadership for Learning and Relational Leadership, supporting and guiding both students and staff. The role also supports the management of the school operationally, including in the area of employment and workplace processes.<br><br></p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria<br></strong></p> <ul> <li>A proven commitment to Catholic education and demonstrated leadership ability in the development of Catholic identity, life and culture in schools;<br><br></li> <li>Highly developed self-management skills and the capabilities of self-reflection, integrity, resilience and emotional maturity;<br><br></li> <li>Demonstrated ability to develop the vision, mission and strategic goals of the College, to bring them alive in innovative educational programs and practices and also aligning them with the national and system agenda;<br><br></li> <li>The passion and expertise to work individually and collectively with students and staff, to maximise the learning outcomes and well-being for each individual student;<br><br></li> <li>Proven leadership skills in working collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues to build their capacity and manage their performance. Coaching expertise and experience highly desirable;<br>&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to facilitate productive, just and caring relationships on all levels, to resolve conflict and to deal with complex interpersonal issues.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em></p> <p><em>Please note that this full-time position is for an initial two-year period with an opportunity for further extensions. Two further extensions (each of four years) will be offered based on performance outcomes. The position will be underpinned by a permanent (ongoing) teaching position within Catholic Education.&nbsp;<br></em><em><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt2W7G4i8LslLGoUuWJALKenya4b4VQzTEpFZbXu8Xmu41XgTvsQiYP0PqOTiLGMSQfRzT-Q9VOk5v8sw4a5ne4CNa5lWVqqog7mKP2L3lhAgaKnPNLLh3oMnmhrLlwcJsAKYvAJ0R3YP4YLe03ywyoA%7e%7e">Position Description</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit our <a href="https://www.jpc.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Kris Davis on 02 6163 4800 or via email <a href="mailto:%20kris.davis@cg.catholic.edu.au">kris.davis@cg.catholic.edu.au</a><br><br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497662/assistant-principal-john-paul-college-nicholls-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>