Principal - St Paul's College, Kempsey

Permanent full-time job recruited via Diocese of Lismore (Lismore, New South Wales)

Job Reference 497079

Closing date October 21, 2024, 3 p.m.

Location 3 Dawson Street, Lismore, New South Wales 2480

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

About this job

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited

Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.

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PRINCIPAL - St Paul's College, Kempsey

Full-time position, 5-year renewable contract commencing 31 January 2025

Relocation assistance available. Work motor vehicle provided.

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Overview of school:

St Paul’s College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school catering to students from years 7 to 12. Our school is located in Kempsey and is part of Macleay Valley Catholic Parish, which serves the communities of Kempsey, South West Rocks, Crescent Head, Smithtown, Gladstone, Willawarrin and Bellbrook. Our school welcomes families seeking a unique faith-based educational experience.

Guided by our motto, Let Your Light Shine. Rooted in Gospel values of dignity, equality, justice, and peace, our College nurtures a strong pastoral care system, fostering a supportive Catholic environment. St Paul’s encourages students to share, celebrate, and grow in their faith, striving to emulate Christ within a modern context.

With the College approaching its 60th year, St Paul’s proudly celebrates the achievements of its graduates across professional, academic, cultural, and sporting fields. Our College is committed to creating a warm, caring environment where each student is supported in developing their unique talents. Our Staff are dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that enables students to explore their spiritual, academic, cultural, sporting, social, and creative gifts.

Work Requirements:

Compliance with Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW.
Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check.
A current/valid Australian Driver’s License and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.
A National Police Check, or ability to obtain if successful.
Current NESA accreditation.
Requirement to travel between locations.

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in Education with postgraduate qualifications at Masters level in Education Leadership (including four units of Religious Education or postgraduate studies in Theology or Religious Education).

Work Experience:

Recent experience as a senior leader in a school.

Key Capabilities:

Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication, negotiation, collaboration with all in the school’s community.
Proven experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all students in a student-centred learning environment.
Demonstrated ability to create, maintain and support high-quality inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research into teaching, learning and child development and how to apply such research to the needs of the students in the school. This includes the management of performance in the school and strategies to improve practice.
Proven ability to apply knowledge and understanding of leadership, and management concepts and practice, to deliver with others effective strategic leadership and operational management.
Sound knowledge and understanding of Catholic education in Australia and demonstrated capacity to implement the Mission of the Church for Catholic Education.
Demonstrated ability to support school communities to be formed in the Mission of Jesus Christ.
Working knowledge of WHS and equity with a demonstrated capacity to apply related principles and policies.
Respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church and by conduct and lifestyle, ability to give witness to the Church’s mission.

Your cover letter should address the key capabilities above.

Shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview will be required to complete an online psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. Referee reports are also required from shortlisted candidates. Please see the Referee Instructions and templates below for further information.

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