Deputy Principal - Primary

Contract full-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Job Reference TCE616
Closing date October 29, 2020, 4 p.m.
LocationAnnandale QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Contract
Contact 07 4773 0900
recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

About this job

 

Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale is a co-educational college that offers classes from Prep to Year 12. The College values effort, commitment and support and challenges students to become their best selves. In doing so, a college environment is provided in which students can grow holistically and promote activities, processes and structures that enhance a love of life.

Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale has an exciting opportunity available to join their College Leadership Team in the role of Deputy Principal - Primary.  
This Role is a Full Time, 5 Year Contract commencing in 2021. 

About the role

The purpose of the Deputy Principal – Primary is to exercise leadership and assist with management of the College in accordance with Catholic Education policy and in consultation with other stakeholders as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.

The Deputy Principal as a member of the Leadership Team, assists the Principal in the leadership of Southern Cross Catholic College. By negotiation the Deputy Principal, may be expected to assume the delegated role of the Principal in his absence.

Role responsibilities and accountabilities

The Deputy Principal - Primary Assists the Principal under the 6 dimensions of leadership. 

Faith and Mission Leadership
Act as a leader within the school faith community, including but not limited to:
 - Develop, nurture, maintain and celebrate the school's Catholic Identity 
 - Act in a spirit of co-responsibility as part of the Church
 - Promote Catholic Identity through culture, gospel values, evangelisation, faith education, liturgy and prayer

Educational Leadership
 - Teaching and Learning (P-6) Coordination
 - Timetabling (PPCT, Specialist Learning, Teacher Aides, Duty Rosters)
 - Behaviour management, including the provision of uninterrupted learning and diverse student needs

Staff Leadership
 - Teacher development and improvement initiatives
 - Beginning Teacher Mentoring Support Program
 - Health and Wellbeing
 - Coordination/facilitation of Staff Meetings

Community Leadership
 - Coordination of Information Nights, Open Days and Expos
 - Volunteer coordination and induction
 - Establish and maintain parent support groups (e.g. School Board, Parents and Friends Association)
 - Coordination of parent/teacher Interviews

Strategic Leadership
 - Resource Management and allocation (Including Tuckshop and Teacher Room)
 - Monitor student enrolments and attendance
 - Ensure the use of data informed practices

Organisational Leadership
 - Establish and maintain effective communication and decision-making processes
 - Lead the development of school policies in collaboration with the school community
 - Maintain effective administration practices, including reporting and evaluation

What we offer

An attractive remuneration package including:

  • Competitive salary range: $127,767- $137,538 (pending experience)
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution(in a  co-contribution arrangement)
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Corporate health insurance 
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
  • Well-being programs and initiatives

How to apply

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Upload a current resume
  3. Upload a covering letter with reference to the Position Description and the Catholic Education Leadership Framework (in no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to lead in the following key leadership areas:
  4. Faith and Mission leadership
  5. Educational leadership
  6. Staff and community leadership

For a confidential discussion, please call Education Consultant Mary-Ellen Pattinson on 07 4774 0900

Please refer to the Position Description and Catholic School Leadership Framework to support your response. 

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