St Joseph's Primary School Merriwa&nbsp;is seeking a permanent fulltime Principal&nbsp;to join the team in 2023.<br><br>St Joseph's Primary School, Merriwa is a small, rural Catholic school situated in the Upper Hunter with a unique school environment that provides a meaningful and inclusive learning program catering for the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical dimensions of each student.&nbsp;<br><br>Further information can be found in the Community Consultation document.<br><br><br><head3><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b></head3><br><br>The Principal will lead across the school community to:<br><li>Model faith in action<br></li><li>Develop and shape a shared vision focussed on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students<br></li><li>Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and all other stakeholders<br></li><li>Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers<br></li><li>Set high standards for students and staff performance.<br><br>Acknowledgement and agreement of the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.<br><br>The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the&nbsp;National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. &nbsp;All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Codes of Conduct.<br><br>&nbsp;</li>