Principal - Lumen Christi Primary School, Churchill

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Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is a vital expression of the mission of the Church and is owned and operated by Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL). The Diocese covers thirty-seven primary and seven secondary schools from Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese, to Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. Through the partnership of schools with families, parishes, the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale and religious institutes, our schools play a leading role in nurturing the faith of children and youth and developing their intellectual, physical, emotional and social knowledge, skills and attributes.

Applications are invited for the following position:

PRINCIPAL

Lumen Christi Primary School, Churchill

Current Enrolment: 100 students (February 2018)

Classification: Principal 1 (10 – 149 students)

Commencement Date:  Term 1, 2019 for a period of eight years

School Profile

Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School is committed to upholding the vision and mission of Jesus Christ by encouraging all within the school community to enter into a relationship with God and to be the Light of Christ for others.  There is a commitment to planning a curriculum which has entitlement for all and promotes high expectations for every student.  A safe and secure environment is provided that values resilience, empathy, perseverance and respect for all so that the students can successfully participate in an ever changing world.

Lumen Christi Primary School is a collegial learning community based on mutual trust and support. The learning environment is characterised by a strong sense of teamwork. Through an explicit teaching focus based on evidence; children are provided with targeted and engaging learning opportunities. The students and staff are supported to learn together in a safe environment.

Requirements for all Applicants

•  Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School, or exemption from the requirement of Accreditation
• Full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• Academic qualifications beyond initial teacher training - Master's degree or five-year equivalent.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated capacity:

Catholic Identity and Religious Education

• to articulate and promote a deep understanding of Catholic identity within Catholic education and the place of a rich Religious Education curriculum to promote and support this identity.

Vision and values

• to articulate a compelling vision, aligned with system priorities and communicate expectations for effective performance of a school.

Leading learning and teaching

• as an instructional leader, including an ability to embed a culture of high expectation of student learning and build expert teacher practice which is evidence based and high impact.

Leading improvement, innovation and change

• for strategic leadership focusing on leadership for innovation and change, and an ability to design and implement high leverage improvement plans.

Leading the management of the school

• to ensure that the school's human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed, including ongoing compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority.

Engagement

• to develop positive relationships with students; parents and families; the local parish and wider community; and participate and contribute to DOSCEL activities.

Community

• to develop high aspirations and expectations through fostering community relationships and leading an innovative school program which maximises the opportunity for all students.

Information for Applicants, Application Form, Referee Forms and other relevant information may be found at the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale website www.ceosale.catholic.edu.au.

Applications should be addressed to:                                          

Ms Maria Kirkwood
Director of Catholic Education – Diocese of Sale
Chief Executive Officer – Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited
PO Box 322
WARRAGUL VIC 3820

Attention: Mr Richard Wans

Email: [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 July 2018
 

Enquiries may be directed to Mr Richard Wans, Manager: Leadership and Professional Culture via email [email protected] or phone 5614 5107.
 

Schools in the Diocese of Sale are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.