St Brigid’s School, Kilburn, is seeking an inspiring and dedicated leader to join the vibrant community as the School Principal. We’re looking for a leader to help deliver excellence, foster a sense of community, make an impact on the lives of our students and uphold the charism of the Daughters of Our Lady of Sacred Heart.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes for all students.
• Foster deep relationships with the parish and ensure that all students and families encounter the Catholic faith.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and supports the growth and well-being of students from all backgrounds.
• Respond to the needs of the community and build a welcoming community where those at the margins are embraced and supported.
• Embody and promote the Catholic faith, making explicit the charism of the Daughters of Our Lady of Sacred Heart.
• Enable students to witness faith in action to become leaders for the world God desires.

About you

• Be an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
• Hold a valid teaching qualification and relevant post-graduate qualification in Education or related field.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of curriculum design, assessment strategies, student agency and wellbeing.
• Strong understanding of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence through consultation and collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead inclusive teaching and learning practices in multicultural communities.

About Us

We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,000 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 52,000 students in 101 Catholic schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12.

Our schools work in partnership with families to educate and nurture the whole person, helping them to be thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

 

 

How to Apply

To apply, please email the following:

1. Maximum 2-page response to the following questions:

• Your motivation for applying.
• Share a recent example of professional learning that you have undertaken and how this has impacted your leadership and outcomes in your school?
• How would you describe the way you lead and nurture a Catholic school community?
• Describe areas of speciality or interest in your professional practice and how you might apply these at St Brigid’s School.

2. Resume including Parish Priest’s contact details from your Sunday Eucharistic community.