Assistant Principal - Mission: St Joseph's Primary, Maclean

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools•Kingston, ON

38d•Onsite

About The Position

St Joseph's Primary School, Maclean serves the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church - to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. In the Diocese of Lismore, Catholic parish schools have responded to historical, religious and cultural contexts for over 150 years and continue to do so today, in this case, serving the community of Maclean and its surrounds. In such a community, the beating heart of Catholic education is a shared fidelity to the mission within the local church. In this mission the school aims to form and educate the whole person. This education recognises the innate dignity of the child, made in the image of God. A holistic approach also acknowledges each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.

Requirements

Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check.
Have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA).
Be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.
Relevant teaching and post graduate qualifications at Masters Level in Religious Education / Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain.
Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment. This includes beginning appropriate study courses in teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E).
Broad experience in Religious Education / Pastoral Care and / or Pastoral Ministry and leading collaborative cultures.
Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

Integrate Catholic beliefs and practices into all aspects of learning and teaching, including Catholic Social Teaching.
Lead initiatives that focus on improving mission, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all students.
Build the capacity of teachers for School Evangelisation and discipleship formation.
Lead processes to develop effective, engaging and innovative school evangelising communities (including Student Evangelisation and Catechesis).
Create and maintain inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments.