Assistant Principal / Leader of Pedagogy
St Joseph’s Primary, Wee Waa
Wee Waa
- Expired
- Salary:
- Base salary range (Full-time) - $63,712 - $112,163 gross per annum and Assistant Principal Allowance of $26,0002 gross per annum (both in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Commence for the start of the 2021 school year.
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2020
Job overview
Assistant Principal / Leader of Pedagogy
St Joseph’s Primary School, Wee Waa
- It is anticipated that the new Assistant Principal will commence for the start of the 2021 school year.
- Permanent Teaching role plus 3-year Assistant Principal contract (renewal subject to successful performance).
- Base salary range (Full-time) - $63,712 - $112,163 gross per annum and Assistant Principal Allowance of $26,0002 gross per annum (both in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement).
Position Purpose
The Assistant Principal shares with the Principal in all aspects of the school’s leadership and management and takes responsibility for the school in the Principal’s absence. As a key member of the School Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal shares responsibility for leadership of the school’s vision, mission and improvement agenda in a way which reflects the Catholic nature of the school. The Assistant Principal works with the Principal in the three key areas of; Catholic Identity and Religious Leadership, Teaching and Learning and Administration and Pastoral Care. The Assistant Principal contributes in a significant way to the Catholic life of the school, the development of a professional learning community, the overall management of the school and compliance requirements in all areas.
Essential criteria
- An active Catholic with an appreciation of and commitment to Catholic life and practice;
- Four year trained classification with relevant experience
- Possession of, or willingness to obtain appropriate qualifications in accordance with Category E of the Framework for Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools
- Demonstrated deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and K-6 curriculum, with a demonstrated ability to implement these practices to a very high standard in contemporary classrooms
- Demonstrated highly effective leadership, collaboration, communication, organisation and time management skills
- Proven ability to work positively with students and their parents/teachers on behaviour support matters
- Demonstrated ability to develop staff at individual and whole school level and to build the leadership capacity of staff
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of relevant recent professional development related to Religious Education, Leadership and Curriculum
- Proficient in the use of ICT
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Proven capacity to build relationships with all groups in the school community
- Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership role/s in Catholic School/s
For an information package go to the Catholic Schools Office website https://arm.catholic.edu.au/employment/vacant-positions/
For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact our Employee Services Team on (02) 6772 7388 or email jobs@arm.catholic.edu.au
Applications close 5 October 2020
About St Joseph’s Primary, Wee Waa
- St Joseph’s Primary, Wee Waa
- Alma Street, Wee Waa
- New South Wales
- 2388
- Australia
St Joseph’s Primary School is a co-educational Catholic primary school catering to students from kindergarten to Year 6. Located in Wee Waa, in the New England region of North-West New South Wales, St Joseph’s currently has an enrolment of 133 students. St Joseph’s Primary School was established in 1909 by the Sisters of St Joseph, and today it remains on the original site. The school celebrated its centenary, and 100 years of Catholic education in Wee Waa in 2009.
Principal
Jamie McDowall
Facilities
St Joseph’s provides its students with a broad range of facilities to maximise their schooling experience. The school has extensive resources in ICT, including interactive whiteboards and iPads in every classroom, computers and laptops at a ratio of one for every two students. The school has a modern library and well maintained grounds with plenty of spaces for students to play and socialise.
Curriculum
The school adheres to the Board of Studies, Teacher and Educational Standards, NSW syllabuses for Primary Education, as well as implementing curriculum requirements of the Catholic Schools Office Armidale. The Key Learning Areas focused on are English, mathematics, science and technology, HSIE, creative arts and PDHPE. The curriculum is enhance by a number of co-curricular activities that are available to all students from K-6.
School ethos
The primary aim of St Joseph’s Primary School is to provide all students with quality learning outcomes in the Catholic tradition to enable them to develop into successful and confident lifelong learners. The school aims to maintain a strong sense of community through a dynamic relationship between students, staff, parents and parish. St Joseph’s staff are dedicated to providing high standards of teaching and to creating a safe, caring and respectful learning environment for students.
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