Notre Dame College (CESL) - Principal Application Step 1 - Mandatory requirements This role requires the following as minimum conditions of appointment. Please indicate your current status for each. "In progress" is acceptable at application stage - you do not need to hold all credentials now, but must be able to obtain them prior to commencement.
Do you hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, or a mutually recognised equivalent?
Do you hold (or are you working toward) Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or Accreditation to Lead in a Catholic School?
Do you hold a postgraduate qualification in Theology, Educational Leadership, or a related discipline?
Are you an active participant in a Catholic faith community?
Step 2 - About You Contact details and current professional context.
Step 3 - Your leadership These questions are optional at this stage. You may address them here, in your covering statement, or both. The full selection criteria are set out in the Position Description in the Candidate Information Pack.
How have you cultivated Catholic identity and a strong sacramental life in a school community?
Describe your experience leading school improvement in learning and teaching, particularly through evidence-informed approaches.
How have you built effective partnerships with families, parish, and the wider community?
Step 4 - Your application Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Step 5 - References
Please provide three professional referees. One of your referees must be your Parish Priest.
Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Referee 1
Referee 2
Referee 3 - Parish Priest Step 6 - Pre-employment declaration Aspire2 and CESL are committed to child safety and to the wellbeing of every student. This appointment is subject to pre-employment screening.
Please answer the following questions honestly and in full.
A "Yes" response does not automatically preclude your appointment, but you will be required to provide details. Full and honest disclosure is a condition of engagement.
Have you ever been investigated, charged, arrested, reported for, or pleaded or been found guilty of any criminal offence? (Answer "No" where only an expiation or infringement notice was received.)
Have you ever received written counselling or a warning, or been dismissed, or resigned following allegations of improper or unprofessional conduct or unsatisfactory work performance?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation or process being undertaken by your employer, a regulator or registration body, or police?
Have you ever been the subject of adverse findings relating to alleged unsatisfactory performance or misconduct as an employee - or did you resign during such a process before findings were made?
Our process includes asking referees whether there are any child-protection concerns in your regard. Do you foresee any problem arising from this process?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions above (Q1–Q6), please provide comprehensive details. You may also attach relevant documentation in the upload step.
By completing this declaration, you confirm the following:
I declare that the information I have provided is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in my application not being considered, or in the termination of my employment.
I am a fit and proper person of good character. If appointed, I will notify Aspire2) of any relevant change in my circumstances, including criminal charges or convictions, restraining or intervention orders, disciplinary proceedings, or investigations.
If I am charged with, convicted of, or granted bail in relation to an offence against a child, I will inform CESL immediately and cease providing services.
Step 6 - Confirm and submit
How did you hear about this role?
- Select - Aspire2 website Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd Seek LinkedIn Professional network / word of mouth Other
Your application will be received by Aspire2 on behalf of Catholic Education Sandhurst (CESL) and used solely to assess your suitability for this role. Your personal and sensitive information, including your pre-employment declaration, will be handled confidentially and shared only with the CESL selection panel.
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