Catholic Schools Office
McAlroy House, 205 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
APPLICATION PACKAGE – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2012
SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL, KOORINGAL
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding the position at Sacred Heart Primary School, Kooringal, in
the Wagga Wagga Diocese. Please find enclosed an Application Form and Information Package to assist
you with your application should you choose to proceed.
The Package includes the following documentation:
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Application Form
Assistant Principal’s Role Description
A copy of the advertisement
School profile
Wagga Wagga CSO Information
Information on the local area is available by contacting Charmaine Berger, Employee Services Team at
this office, or on the local website www.tourismwaggawagga.com.au
Your application will have 3 parts.
1.
Application Form and supporting evidence (including curriculum vitae)
2.
Letter of application (in point form) addressing the selection criteria, in no more than one
page
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Practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to, the Church's mission in
Catholic Education.
Evidence of leadership ability
Skill in planning and implementing school policies
Effective classroom skills
Community Leadership
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3.
A supporting statement that should address the following:
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Comments on the role and purpose of Catholic schools
Your beliefs (and how you demonstrate their practice) as a leader and teaching professional in
your current position
Your synthesis of the personal and professional qualities necessary in the role of Assistant
Principal
How, if successful, your vocation as Assistant Principal accords with your vision as teacher in the
life of students
You may wish to refer to elements within a professional portfolio with reference to above.
I would like to draw your attention to the following:
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The application form may be completed electronically, as long as the prescribed order and pages
are maintained. Alternatively, applications should be printed neatly.
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Your application will be acknowledged as soon as it is received.
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You will be informed of the progress of your application after shortlisting.
Please include seven copies of your complete application, including the cover letter. Applications are to
be stapled in the top left hand corner, or alternatively, placed in a plastic sleeve. Please do not bind your
application.
If you require any further information, please contact Charmaine Berger, Employee Services Team on
phone (02) 69370014 or fax (02) 69212286.
Yours sincerely
Tentative Dates
Alan Bowyer
Director of Schools
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Shortlisting – 12/13th October 2011
Interviews – 24th October 2011
Catholic Schools Office, Wagga Wagga
McAlroy House, 205 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - APPLICATION FORM
1. SCHOOL(S) APPLIED FOR
2. TITLE
SURNAME
Christian names
Preferred name
Former name (if applicable)
3. RELIGION
PARISH
If a member of a religious order, state congregation
4. PERMANENT ADDRESS
Postcode
Address for correspondence
Postcode
5. TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Private
Business (optional)
Mobile (if applicable)
Email
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6. R.E. ACCREDITATION
(Attach copy to application)
(Yes or No)
DIOCESE
YEAR
7. CURRENT TEACHER CLASSIFICATION
8. TERTIARY EDUCATION COMPLETED (Copies of official TRANSCRIPTS required if not on
file at CSO)
DEGREE, DIPLOMA OR
CERTIFICATE
CONFERRED
NAME AND LOCATION OF
INSTITUTION
9. CURRENT TERTIARY STUDY BEING UNDERTAKEN
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YEARS OF
ATTENDANCE
10. SIGNIFICANT/RELEVANT PROFESSONAL DEVELOPMENT DURING LAST 5 YEARS
11. PRESENT EMPLOYMENT
Name and address of school/place of employment
Student Enrolment at current school
Co-educational
No. Enrolled
Period of employment: from
Boys Only
No. Enrolled
Girls Only
No. Enrolled
Years
to
Position(s) held
12. PAST EMPLOYMENT (Copies of Statement of Service required if not on file at CSO)
FROM
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TO
NAME & ADDRESS OF
SCHOOL/EMPLOYER
STUDENT
ENROLMENT
AT SCHOOL
(Co-ed, Boys,
Girls, Years
(eg K-6, 7-12)
POSITION(S)
HELD
(include classes
taught)
REASON FOR
RESIGNATION
OR
TERMINATION
FROM
TO
NAME & ADDRESS OF
SCHOOL/EMPLOYER
STUDENT
ENROLMENT
AT SCHOOL
(Co-ed, Boys,
Girls, Years
(eg K-6, 7-12)
POSITION(S)
HELD
(include classes
taught)
13. RELEVANT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
14. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS – MEMBERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT
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REASON FOR
RESIGNATION
OR
TERMINATION
15. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
16. REFEREES
Your present Principal/Director and your Education Consultant (if applicable) will be asked for a
reference report. Please list their names below.
16.1 Present Principal/Director:
(Name and Address)
Phone
Fax
Email
16.2 Education Consultant:
Name and Address
Phone
Fax
Email
16.3 If you have held your current position for less than 5 years, please supply contact information
for your previous Principal/Director
Phone
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Fax
Email
16.4 Parish Priest(Parish of Residence)
Phone
Fax
Email
16.5 Parish Priest (Parish of regular worship)
Phone
Fax
Email
(The Parish Priest where you regularly worship will be contacted by phone. Your own Parish Priest may
also be contacted.)
Please nominate two other referees who will be available for contact in regard to character and personal/professional
competency:
16.6 Other Referee:
Name and Address
Phone
Fax
Email
Fax
Email
16.7 Other Referee:
Name and Address
Phone
17. FORMER PRINCIPAL
If you are not a current practising Principal we will be contacting your former Principal. Please
provide name, current address and phone number of your former Principal.
Name and Address
Phone
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Fax
Email
18. DOCUMENTATION
List documents furnished with this application form. Enclose ONLY COPIES of original
documents. Copies must be signed by a JP as evidence of sighting of originals.
N.B. Employees of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga do not have to provide copies of documents which
are already on file at CSO, Wagga Wagga.
19. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
This application must be supported by the following documents and you are required to mark each
off as they are attached to the application form.
Documentary evidence of qualifications
(Photocopy only should be forwarded by mail. Copies certified by a Justice of the Peace.)
Identification Verification – 100 points provided (see attachment) (Photocopies only should be
forwarded. Copies certified by a Justice of the Peace). *
Evidence of Baptism, or Confirmation, or Reception into the Catholic Church
Signed Child Protection Legislation Applicant Declaration and Consent Form*
Signed Statement of Principles Regarding Employment
*Forms required for the Child Protection Legislation will only be processed if you are the preferred
applicant for a position. If you are not successful, they will be destroyed.
(The CSO has been advised that when an existing employee is appointed to a different child-related
employment position within the Diocese, the Working with Children Background Check is to be
processed)
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How did you become aware of this vacancy?
Sydney Morning Herald
The Age
The Canberra Times
School Notice Board
Web Page
Teachers On Net
Other………………………………………………
DECLARATION
I certify that the information on this form is complete and correct in every detail and I understand
that deliberate inaccuracies or omission may result in non-acceptance of this application and/or
termination of employment.
Signature……………………………………………………Date
Please complete and return to:
Acting Employee Services Manager
Catholic Schools Office
PO Box 1012
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
Phone: (02) 69370014 Fax: (02)69212286
The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Wagga Wagga, complies with
current Privacy Legislation requirements.
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EMPLOYMENT COLLECTION NOTICE
In applying for employment in the diocese you will be providing the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of
Wagga Wagga with personal information. We can be contacted on the details provided above.
If you provide us with personal information, for example your name and address or information contained on
your resume, we will collect the information in order to assess your application.
You may seek access to your personal information that we hold about you if you are unsuccessful for the
position. However, there may be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where
access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others.
We will not disclose this information to a third party without your consent.
If you are the preferred applicant you will be required to undertake the Working with Children Background
Check, prior to an appointment being made.
If you provide us with personal information of others, we encourage you to inform them that you are
disclosing that information to the Catholic Schools Office and why, that they can access that information if
they wish, that the Catholic Schools Office does not usually disclose the information to third parties.
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Photocopies of Identification Documents must be signed by a Justice of the Peace
Documents verifying proof of identity to total at least 100 points. The 100 points can be
provided as follows:
Identification Document
Current Australian passport
Expired Australian passport which has not been cancelled and was
current within the preceding 2 years
Current passport from another country or diplomatic documents
Birth Certificate
Birth Card issued by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Citizenship certificate
Current driver photo licence issued by an Australian state or territory
Identification card issued to a public employee
Identification card issued by the Australian or any state government as
evidence of a person’s entitlement to a financial benefit
Identification card issued to a student at a tertiary education institution
Name of preferred applicant verified in writing, signed by both the person
giving it and the applicant, from one of the following:
 A financial body certifying that the applicant is a known customer.
 An acceptable referee under AUSTRAC Guideline No. 3.
Document held by a cash dealer giving security over property
A mortgage or other instrument of security held by a financial body
Council rates notice
Document current employer or previous employer within the last two
years
Land Titles Office record
Document from the Credit Reference Association of Australia
Current credit card or account card from a bank, building society or credit
union
Current telephone, water, gas or electricity bill
Points
70
70
70
70
70
40
40
40
40
40
35
35
35
35
Medicare Card
25
Electoral roll compiled by the Australian Electoral Commission
25
Lease/rent agreement
25
Current rent receipt from a licensed real estate agent
25
Records of a primary, secondary, or tertiary educational institution
attended by the applicant within the last 10 years
Records of a professional or trade association of which the applicant is a
member
Applicants under 18
25
100 Point Check from the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988
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More than one document
from this list can be
counted
25
25
one document from the 70 point list above or
a student card or a letter signed by the principal, deputy principal,
head teacher, deputy head teacher or enrolment officer, confirming
that the applicant currently attends the institution.
More than one document
from this list can be
counted
35
35
25
Foreign driver’s licence
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More than one document
from this list cannot be
counted
25
More than one document
from this list can be
counted
THIS FORM SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ALL REFEREES LISTED IN YOUR APPLICATION IF CALLED FOR INTERVIEW.
INFORMATION FOR REFEREES
You have agreed to act as a referee for the applicant giving you this notice. The
applicant may be interviewed by a selection panel for a position in the Diocese of
Wagga Wagga, in the near future.
The role of the selection panel is to decide which applicant’s abilities, qualifications,
standard of work performance and personal qualities best match those required by the
job. The decision is based on the information the applicant provides to the interview
panel through the written application, during the interview and on your comments as a
referee.
A representative of the interview panel will be asking you to comment on the applicant’s
work performance, abilities and personal qualities against the selection criteria for the
position. The panel may also ask you to confirm or comment on any claims made by the
applicant in their application or at interview.
The panel representative will record your comments in writing. Those comments will
form part of the recruitment file and may be discussed with the applicant as part of the
post-selection feedback. You may wish to discuss with the applicant their
abilities/qualities as they relate to the selection criteria prior to your being contacted.
The panel representative will contact you by phone and the discussion should take
approximately 30 minutes. The panel will consider your comments when making an
overall assessment of the applicant.
If circumstances change and you find you cannot act as the applicant’s referee, please
advise the applicant at the earliest possible opportunity. The Catholic Schools Office
thanks you for taking the time to undertake this important role in the selection process.
If you require any further information please contact the Employee Services Department
at the Catholic Schools Office on 02 69370014.
Please provide a copy of this notice to your referees in the case that we require more
information in this process.
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DUTY STATEMENT – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
The Assistant Principal will:
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Be a committed practising Catholic in good standing with the Church, the school, and the local
community.
Share in the responsibility for the organization and conduct of the whole school and deputise for the
Principal, during any absence on her part.
Share in the task of leadership in fostering the Catholic identity of the school and the development
of the school as a faith community.
Positively support and assist other members of the executive.
Share with the Principal the professional leadership of the school and the development of the staff.
Display knowledge of current developments in curricula and teaching methods.
Have a commitment to a whole-school philosophy.
Actively supervise all staff members, co-ordinate their work and encourage their professional
development.
Communicate effectively at both formal and informal levels within the school community and at
large.
Assist in building up and maintaining harmonious staff relations.
Perform at a high level the normal duties of a classroom teacher.
The Assistant Principal is responsible for:
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The supervision of teacher’s programmes, class timetables and their work generally.
Visiting classes at least twice per year to become more familiar with the children.
The organization, supervision and placement of Student Teachers who undertake practicum in the
school.
Assisting class teachers and the Principal with interviews or disciplinary matters as required.
Curriculum Co-ordinator.
The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal in such matters of:
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Communication and liaison with the Parish Priest, Parish authorities, parents and other individuals
and organizations connected with the school.
Nurturing staff, student and parent morale.
Development and evaluation of school policies and procedures.
Preparation for the conduct of inservice activities and teacher development programmes.
Co-ordination of specific and general curriculum areas.
The proper care and maintenance of school plant and property through contacting the relevant
authorities/personnel.
Organization of casual teachers on a need basis.
Attending School Board meetings.
Assist with the placement of integration children with appropriate teachers in consultation with the
Principal.
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The Director of Schools, Mr Alan Bowyer, invites applications from suitably qualified Catholic women and
men for the following position:
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2012
SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL, WAGGA WAGGA
(K-6 Enrolment 272)
Contact Michael Hopkinson on 02 69370000 for further information
Applicants who are successful in gaining an interview will receive an interview travel allowance. Relocation
expenses will be provided for the successful applicant.
Salary and Conditions are in accordance with the Teachers (Country and Regional Dioceses) Enterprise
Agreement 2011.
Application forms and information packs can be accessed via our Webpage www.csoww.catholic.edu.au or
by contacting Employee Services by telephone on (02) 69370014, fax on (02) 69212286 or email
[email protected].
Applications marked Private and Confidential to be received by Monday 10th October 2011:
Employee Services Manager
Catholic Schools Office
PO Box 1012
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
Advertised in SMH, The Age, Teachers on Net, CEO’s of QLD, NSW, VIC &TAS
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Applicant Information
Assistant Principal
Sacred Heart Primary School
KOORINGAL
Address
Sacred Heart Primary School
235-245 Lake Albert Road
KOORINGAL NSW 2650
Ph: 02 69226900
Fax: 02 69224849
Webpage address
www.shkww.catholic.edu.au
Parish Priest
Fr Bernie Thomas PP
71 White Avenue
KOORINGAL NSW 2650
Ph: 02 69226057
Fax: 02 69264525
Current Enrolment - 272
Appointment Details
Appointment commences January 2012
3 year contract
Formative evaluation in first year of
appointment
Summative performance appraisal in 3rd year
Assistant Principal Allocation
0.8 FTE Teaching
0.2 FTE Non teaching
School Profile
Enrolment History
2004
379
2005
379
Staffing Allocation
Teachers – 11
Classes – 11
Secretarial Support –Full time
Reading Recovery – 0.4 FTE
REC release – 0.2 FTE
Library – 0.26FTE
Teacher Assistants –3
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2006
355
2007
356
2008
347
2009
320
2010
295
2011
272
Education Priorities
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Literacy, numeracy and inquiry
School Priorities
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Nurturing the harmony of the mind and heart. A great deal of emphasis is put on the emotional and
social development of children, along with understanding how one thinks, questions, reflects and
responds.
Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South Wales. It has a Base Hospital and private hospital,
several high schools and a Campus of Charles Sturt University. There are excellent sporting facilities and the
range of sports offered is extensive. Further information is available on the website
www.tourismwaggawagga.com.au
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VISION and MISSION STATEMENT
See School website
www.shkww.catholic.edu.au
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Wagga Catholic Schools Office Information
Salary
As per award Teachers (Country and Regional Dioceses)
Enterprise Agreement 2011
Superannuation
The following funds are available:
 Non-Government Schools Superannuation Fund
 Clerical, Administrative and Retail Employees
Superannuation Fund
 Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund
If you are the successful applicant literature relating to the
above will be forwarded to you.
LSL Portability
NSW Catholic School Authorities’ Portability of Long
Service Leave Agreement for Teaching Staff. All other
Catholic Schools by discussion with the Director.
Novated Lease
Under a novated motor vehicle lease arrangement an
employee leases a motor vehicle from a financier using a
standard finance lease. A Deed of Novation is then entered
into between the employee, the employer and the financier
under which the employee’s obligation to pay the lease
payments and other rights and obligations under the finance
lease are transferred to the employer for the term of the Deed
of Novation.
The employer pays the lease payments to the financier, and
these are recouped from the employee’s pre-tax salary under
their salary packaging arrangements.
In addition to the lease payments, all running costs (ie.
registration, insurance, fuel, servicing and repairs,) in relation
to the leased vehicle can be met through the employee’s
salary packaging.
If the employee ceases employment with his or her employer,
the Deed of Novation terminates immediately and the
employer ceases to have an obligation to pay the lease rentals
and any other obligations previously novated to the employer.
The obligation to pay the lease rentals and other obligations
under the finance lease revert to the employee.
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Salary Packaging
Employees may elect to take their remuneration as a combination of cash
salary and benefits as outlined in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga Salary
Packaging Employee Information Guide March 2010. Please contact the
Catholic Schools Office Accountant for further information.
There is a restriction. Whilst the Diocese of Wagga Wagga places no limit
on the amount that can be salary packaged, legislation from 1 April 2001
imposes a ceiling on the amount of benefits that employees of not-for-profit
entities can package and pay FBT at a concessional rate. For employees of
the Diocese of Wagga Wagga, this capping threshold (grossed up) is
$30,000.00 per FBT year. The Diocese of Wagga Wagga, in conjunction
with Maxxia (the salary packaging agent), limits salary packaging to this
threshold.
Employees wishing to salary package are advised to seek independent
advice from their accountant or financial adviser.
CSO Vision and Mission
Available on webpage at www.csoww.catholic.edu.au
Core Documents
CSO Strategic Plan 20092011
Available on webpage at
Building on Strengths
Available on webpage at
http://web.csoww.catholic.edu.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=dmkvvDZAPWI=&tabid=67
http://web.csoww.catholic.edu.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=7wZAhqu9fyw%3d&tabid=67
Firestick
Available on webpage at
http://web.csoww.catholic.edu.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=KU1XufqzVA0%3d&tabid=67
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STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES REGARDING EMPLOYMENT
IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DIOCESE OF WAGGA WAGGA
The Catholic Church has established schools to assist it in presenting a vision of reality that is founded in the
Good News preached by Jesus Christ. Wagga Wagga Diocesan schools are expected to serve a particular
Catholic community, providing quality education for their students in an environment that reflects Gospel
values.
These schools are more than educational institutions; they are a key part of the Catholic Church’s mission.
Thus the teacher in the Catholic school is more than an employee: he or she ministers in the name of the
Catholic Church. Pope John Paul II has spelt out the expectations held for teachers who work in Catholic
schools:
"...if you are on the staff of a Catholic school it is expected and it is of the utmost importance, that you should
support the whole of the Church's teaching and bear witness to it in your daily lives... The impact you have
upon your students and especially upon their faith in Christ will depend on the vitality of your own Christian
life, and on the motives, attitudes and principles which shape your behaviour".
(Address on Catholic Education, Melbourne, November 1986)
Teachers in Diocesan Schools have an indispensable role to play in supporting and promoting the mission and
goals of the Catholic School. It is expected therefore, of all teachers employed at these schools that:
a) They will see themselves as being in cooperative partnership with parents, pastors and the Catholic
community generally working towards the achievement of the school’s aims;
b) They will strive, by their teaching and personal example, to develop in students an appreciation and
acceptance of Catholic teaching and values;
c) They will avoid, whether by work, action or public lifestyle, any influence upon students that is contrary
to the teaching and values of the Catholic Church in whose name they act;
d) They will accept and espouse the Catholic educational philosophy of the school;
e) They will develop and maintain an adequate understanding of those aspects of Catholic teaching that
touch upon their subject areas;
f) They will be suitable, competent, trained teachers, committed to the goals of Catholic education;
g) They will be committed to regular ongoing professional development;
h) They will actively contribute to the religious life of the school and the spiritual formation of the
students.
I have read this statement of principles and indicate an ability and preparedness to observe the principles and
expectations contained therein.
Signed
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Dated
Guide to completing the Applicant Declaration and Consent Online Form
The child protection screening and declaration forms are provided as a web form. Please proceed to
https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/background-check-consent.php to complete the form. A link to this site can also
be located on the CSO Website – Employment Opportunities Page.
When you have completed the form please select “confirm and print” and forward a signed copy to the Office.
If you are having difficulty printing the online form you can print the web form and complete manually. You
may wish to retain a copy of the signed document for your own records.
If you have difficulty accessing the site or completing the form please contact the NSW Commission for
Children and Young People on 02 9286 7219 for further assistance.