Position Purpose

To build the capacity of Catholic school principals and leadership teams to enable more effective and efficient leadership and management of our Catholic Professional Learning Community. To work collaboratively with the ACS Leadership Team, Schools and Office to improve the faith, learning and wellbeing outcomes for our students, staff and families. 

The leadership and direction provided by the School Performance Leader will be consistent with:

• The message of Jesus and the Gospels
• Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
• Armidale Catholic Schools Strategy ‘Our Hope-Filled Future’.
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives
• Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values
• Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and practices including 
  • ACS Non-Negotiables of a Catholic Professional Learning Community
  • ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework 
  • ACS Leading Well.

Commencement

The commencement date for this position will be January 2027 or earlier, as per the negotiation with the successful applicant.

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
• 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
• An educational leader that will embrace the Armidale Catholic School’s vision to lead a coherent Catholic Professional Learning Community aligned to the ACS Strategic Plan.
• Hold professional qualifications:
  • An education degree and relevant post graduate qualification; and

• 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.

The successful candidate will have the capacity to:

• demonstrate a commitment to the vision and mission of Catholic Education 
• build leadership and school improvement capacity in schools by providing, brokering or commissioning high-quality advice on curriculum, pedagogy and leadership development
• communicate effectively dialogue with principals to support and challenge the development and implementation of school Annual Improvement Plans and strategies
• actively support principals to lead teaching and learning in their schools, address barriers to school improvement, and foster the development of a cohesive teaching and learning culture that is student-centred
• build on proven experience working in a senior leadership role in education 
• drive improvement and innovation in schools in line with contemporary research 
• share experience in leading strategic initiatives in teaching and learning (K-12) to enhance student experience and learning outcomes 
• ‘C’ class driver’s license.

Application

For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact Kate Kenny, Head of Employee Services on 0427 712 441 or Email: [email protected]

Before submitting your application, please ensure the following:

• You have carefully read the position description and ensure you understand the role you are applying for and that it is suited to your skills, experience and qualifications. 
• Complete the relevant online application form by clicking here and attach a cover letter (optional) and CV that clearly outlines your qualifications and career history.  

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.