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Principal

Sacred Heart Primary School

Boggabri

  • Expired
Salary:
Salary and Conditions are negotiable
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
2021 school year
Apply by:
27 August 2020

Job overview

Principal - Sacred Heart Primary School, Boggabri


  • Salary and Conditions are negotiable and will be discussed as we progress through this recruitment project. 
  • Subsidised Principal’s residence available (3 bedroom house). 
  • The term of the initial contract is negotiable. Subsequent contract renewal is subject to a successful performance review. 
  • Relocation expenses (if required) will be provided for the successful applicant. 
  • It is anticipated that the new Principal will commence for the start of the 2021 school year.


Position Purpose

The Principal is the religious, educational and organisational leader of a Catholic School within the Diocese of Armidale. The Principal provides leadership and exercises prudential stewardship of the Catholic School. The Principal is ultimately responsible for the Catholic identity and ethos, curriculum and effective management of the school.


The leadership and direction provided by the Principal will be consistent with:

  • The message of Jesus and the Gospels;
  • Catholic church teachings, principles and values;
  • Diocesan policies and directives;
  • Catholic Schools Office, Armidale Mission Statement;
  • Catholic Schools Office, Armidale policies and practices; and
  • Catholic Schools Office, Armidale Strategic Directions.


Selection criteria

We invite expressions of interest from candidates who align with the following;

  • Commitment to and practice of the Catholic faith
  • A minimum of five years successful experience as a primary or secondary Principal or Assistant Principal or an equivalent role in school system leadership or the tertiary sector
  • A contemporary leader with the demonstrated capacity to inspire a team; collaboratively
  • Develop strategy and culture; and manage change
  • An innovative educational leader that can clearly articulate a vision of learning and teaching
  • That integrates Catholic values and pastoral care into the daily life of the school
  • A leader with outstanding interpersonal skills to build a vibrant parish school community
  • An educational leader that will embrace the Diocese of Armidale vision and strategies for
  • Developing a Professional Learning Community in a Catholic context aligned to the CSO
  • Strategic Plan
  • Hold professional qualifications: An education degree and/or relevant post graduate qualification; and Completion of or willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate courses in the areas of religious education or theology to meet accreditation requirements of Category E as per the Catholic Schools framework for the accreditation of staff in Catholic schools
  • Be NESA accredited or be eligible to be accredited by NESA to teach in NSW


To make a confidential enquiry regarding this position, please contact Kate Kenny, Senior Manager Employee Services, on 0427 712 441 or email kkenny@arm.catholic.edu.au


Click here  to register an expression of interest.


Visit the Catholic Schools Office Armidale website for more information https://arm.catholic.edu.au/employment/vacant-positions/ 


About Sacred Heart Primary School

Sacred Heart Primary School is a mixed, non-selective, Roman Catholic primary school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 4-11. The primary school is situated in Boggarbri and has approximately 23 children on record. 

Sacred Heart Primary School was founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1911. The school highly values its staff and offers regular professional development opportunities to allow for them to expand their knowledge and skills for the benefit of their career progression and that of the students they teach.

Principal

Dallas Hyatt

Facilities 

Sacred Heart Primary School offers modern facilities, including a swimming pool, sports courts, large well-equipped classrooms, expansive outside grounds and a library. The school also offers modern IT equipment, including chromebooks, Ipads, IPods and digital cameras. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards. 

Curriculum

Sacred Heart Primary School offers a varied curriculum that is in accordance with the NSW syllabus and regularly reviews its it to ensure that it includes the best teaching practice. Pupils requiring additional help are supported by class assistants while Gifted students can strengthen their skills through web based activities such as using Smartkiddies and Reading Eggs. 

School ethos

Scared Heart School encourages students and staff to grow as individuals within a close-knit, supportive, Catholic community. The school aims to offer a safe and nurturing learning environment where students thrive and grow as confident, independent, self-aware, responsible and caring members of society. It is vital to the school that children feel valued and supported, and that they reach their full potential during their time learning. The core values of respect, honest, responsibility, kindness, co-operation, perseverance and tolerance are underpinned in daily school life. 

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