<p><strong>PRINCIPAL | K-6 | 173 Students</strong><br> <a href="https://www.stpsummerhill.catholic.edu.au/">St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Summer Hill</a><br> <strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Term 1, 27 January 2023<br> <strong>Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 16 August 2022<br> <br> <strong>About Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br> <br> Catholic schools have been delivering excellence in education to Sydney school students for 200 years. Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with over 150 schools, more than 71,000 students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community.<br> <br> <strong>About the school</strong><br> <br> St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Summer Hill, is a dynamic and inclusive school with a vibrant community. At St Patrick's, we provide holistic education to each and every student. It's our privilege to work in partnership with families to develop the thinking, skills and faith of our children.<br> <br> Our experienced teachers and staff play an integral part in the leadership of the school and have a key role in the development of a rich and varied curriculum. Delivering 21st century teaching pedagogy, the school has invested in their teachers to shape actions, judgments and teaching strategies utilised. Individual students' needs, backgrounds and interests, as well as theories of learning are taken into consideration in formulating the approach to learning. We know that when students are happy, they are more engaged with their learning.<br> <br> Offering extra curricular opportunities such as music, sport, ICT and public Speaking, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents, whilst connecting with others.<br> <br> <strong>About you</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are you an innovative educator ready to take the next step in your professional journey?</li> <li>Are you committed to leading a dynamic Catholic school of the future?</li> <li>Is the value of community important to you?</li> <li>Are you energised by creating experiences that challenge schools, students, teachers and parents to achieve and grow in ways they never thought possible?</li> <li>Can you build a great team and strong relationships that are faith-filled and optimistic?</li> <li>Do you actively contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community?</li> </ul> <p>In this exciting and rewarding role, you will be involved in making a difference in the lives of young people by:<br><br></p> <ul> <li>making explicit, through witness and example, the mission of Catholic schools</li> <li>leading strategic change through consultation and collaboration with stakeholders</li> <li>developing innovative programs to address individual students' needs</li> <li>improving student outcomes by improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning</li> <li>ensuring a school-wide professional learning culture</li> <li>monitoring the performance and organisational health of the school to identify ways to improve the educational experience</li> <li>promoting a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration incorporating the use of data</li> <li>leading as part of a Network in establishing a compelling pre to post-educational experience</li> <li>examining the context of the broader community and global educational trends for the benefit of the school.</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will have attained:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a Masters in Educational Leadership or another relevant discipline</li> <li>the requirements of <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">(Category E)</a> in the Accreditation Policy to Work Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.</li> </ul> <p>As an educational leader, you will champion and support the ongoing personal and professional development of yourself and your team. Strategically your vision will be to build and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability in all areas within your school.<br> <br> SCS offers a generous salary package for school leadership positions and the salaries for SCS Principal roles are available at <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package">https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/</a>.<br> <br> <strong>APPLICATION PROCESS</strong><br> <br>To apply for this role, please <a href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psp/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=2&amp;JobOpeningId=2307&amp;PostingSeq=1">CLICK HERE </a>and follow the steps to complete your application. To support your application, you will be required to attach;</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11DcL7HWDvglrQwgVLZYjx_nssdH0I9zm/view">Parish Priest reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p>For any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Emma Gleeson, Recruitment Supervisor <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment@syd.catholic.edu.au">hr.recruitment@syd.catholic.edu.au</a><br> <br> <strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br> <br> <strong>OUR MISSION</strong><br><i> To know and love Christ through learning.</i><br> <br> <strong>OUR VISION</strong><br><i> Thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning.</i><br> <br> <strong>OUR VALUES</strong><br><i> Truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.</i><br> <br> <br> <br> </p>