Role Description/Criteria
We are a seeking a leader who is able to work in partnership with home group teachers to implement aspects of learning including:
- Collaborate closely with the Leadership Team to shape and implement a contemporary, student-centred curriculum aligned with the MACS 2030 Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement.
- Lead the development and refinement of high-impact teaching practices informed by the Science of Learning, driving improved student outcomes.
- Inspire and mentor staff, cultivating a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and innovation.
- Champion the wellbeing, safety, and holistic development of every student through a commitment to inclusive and high-quality learning.
We are looking for a passionate Catholic leader who demonstrates:
- A deep commitment to the mission, identity, and ethos of Catholic education.
- Proven experience in instructional leadership and curriculum development.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and build strong relationships.
- A clear, strategic vision for learning that positively impacts student achievement and school improvement.
- Accreditation to Teach and Lead in a Catholic school.
St James the Apostle is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.
Link to the school Child Safety website: http://www.sjhcn.catholic.edu.au/student-wellbeing/child-safety/.
Special Requirements
The successful applicant must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and have your Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic Primary School, or willing to undertake accreditation, is preferred.
Please send an application letter addressing the selection criteria along with your CV to the principal. Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 29th August 2025.
Application Procedure
A short covering letter with the Application for Employment form can be emailed to the Principal at principal@sjhcn.catholic.edu.au or via the 'Apply for Job; button. If a suitable applicant is found, before the closing date, an interview will be arranged.