<p>At St. John&#39;s, we believe that children are at the centre when given authentic and meaningful experiences. They flourish when their passions and interests are acknowledged and valued. Children are empowered when they take ownership for their learning. They have a right to develop autonomy through discovery (St. John&#39;s Staff). </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. </p><p> </p><p>Special Requirements </p><p>- a commitment to, and a respect for the Catholic identity of the school </p><p>- knowledge of how Catholic life is lived out at the school, e.g. prayer, sacraments, parish life, etc </p><p>- accreditation to teach in a Catholic school </p><p>- an ability to collaborate and actively contribute in a team focused environment </p><p>- knowledge and experience in the implementation of contemporary teaching and learning strategies in Literacy, Numeracy and personalised inquiry learning (Project based and Play based learning) </p><p>- understanding of Berry Street wellbeing for learning model a benefit</p><p>- a passion for building strong partnerships between our families and school </p><p>- a willingness to be open and responsive to new learning</p><p>- a strong team player</p><p>- previous leadership experience is desirable, along with strong organisational skills</p><p><br /></p><p>Please email applications to our incoming Principal by 4pm on November 1st:</p><p>Emily Conroy</p><p>econroy&#64;sjfootscray.catholic.edu.au</p>