“To raise up effective leaders of godly character who will blend academic achievement and biblical truth, to influence society

for the glory of God.”

Principal: Mr Ken Greenwood BScEd; GradDipEdAdmin; DipCS Orange Christian Schools Ltd ABN 50 002 302 776

500 Cecil Rd Orange NSW 2800 P: 02 6362 7258 F: 02 6362 7441 E: ocs@ocs.nsw.edu.au

Dear Applicant, I thank you for your interest on the position of Deputy Principal at Orange Christian School. We enclose a copy of the Position Description, a Staff Application Form and the School’s Statement of Faith for your consideration. Orange Christian School is currently experiencing a significant change in its leadership due to the retirement or semi-retirement of three long-serving members of the leadership team. We are seeking the person of God’s calling to fill each role and encourage you to prayerfully consider the selection criteria in the position description. If you wish to apply, please return the following documentation, marked “Confidential” and addressed to Mrs Jaimie Honeysett, Principal’s Assistant.

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description for the position you wish to apply for. • A resume outlining your experience and qualifications. • Certified copies of your qualifications • A signed copy of the OCS Statement of Faith • A New Working with Children Check certificate and date of birth for verification, from www.kids.nsw.gov.au • A one-page summary of your personal philosophy of Christian Education (leadership positions only) • Written reference from current pastor • NESA Teacher number and accreditation status • Recent statement of service.*

Applications are due by 3rd September, 2020 after which a short-list of candidates will be invited to attend the school for an interview. Interviews are expected to be held between 11th and 12th September, 2020. A second interview may be required. We hope to be in a position to confirm appointments before the end of term 3 allowing appropriate time of notice to current employers. We will be praying for God’s clear leading, as I am sure you will also be praying, and I am look forward to hearing about your journey and what you can offer this school in its next chapter. Yours faithfully, Ken Greenwood. Principal

*To be provided later if preferred

Orange Christian School

“To raise up effective leaders of godly character who will blend academic achievement and

biblical truth, to influence society for the glory of God.”

“To raise up effective leaders of godly character who will blend academic achievement and biblical truth, to influence society

for the glory of God.”

Principal: Mr Ken Greenwood. BScEd, DipCS, GradDipEdAdmin. Orange Christian Schools Ltd ABN 50 002 302 776

500 Cecil Rd Orange NSW 2800 P: 02 6362 7258 F: 02 6362 7441 E: ocs@ocs.nsw.edu.au

ORANGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL CLASSIFICATION LEVEL: SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL FULL TIME / PART TIME: FULL TIME REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL The core purpose of the Deputy’s position at Orange Christian School is to support the Principal, contribute to the Executive Leadership Team and ensure the efficient day-to-day organisation of the School.

Appointment • The Deputy Principal is appointed by the Board • The Deputy Principal is a senior position within the management structure of the

School • The appointee will be expected to work in consultation with the Executive Leadership

Team • All members of the Executive Leadership Team report to the Principal directly and

through regular meetings • The Deputy Principal will act for the Principal when the Principal is absent from the

School

Spiritual Leadership Requirements

• To show godly leadership to the staff, expressing an outworking of a personal faith in all interactions and management tasks.

• To possess a passion for Christ and a desire to live a life of integrity; a growing Christian who is wholeheartedly seeking a relationship with Christ.

• To be a person of Christian character exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit of God through a life lived in harmony with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• To possess a servant's heart, loving people and desiring their highest good always. • Exercise clear Christian leadership to staff, students, and parents

Educational Leadership

• Lead the Junior, Middle and Senior school coordinators in the provision of Christ-centred, visionary, and dynamic educational leadership in learning and teaching.

• Lead staff in Christian Education and oversee the professional development of staff to continually provide best practice in learning and teaching across the whole school, consistent with the school’s Strategic Plan, Vision and Mission.

• Attend Executive meetings and ensure high levels of confidentiality are maintained • Enunciate the school culture

• Bring recommendations re Administration, Curriculum, Student Welfare and Staff Welfare and school tone to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure smooth operation of the school

• Deputise for the Principal as necessary in meetings/interviews and represent the School at various functions

• Assist in the development and review of School Policies/Procedures ensuring they meet all legislative and regulatory requirements

• Ensure School Policies/Procedures are carried out • Liaise with Principal and Business Manager on building developments and strategic

planning • Lead and speak at public events as required • Ensure Reporting Processes are in place • Oversight of Student Welfare in conjunction with Section Coordinators, School

Chaplain, and parents, as needed • Maintain good communications with Executive, students, and teachers • Take preventative measures, discussing potential problems with teachers, students,

and parents • Take necessary action as required in a crisis to maintain the safety of students • Undertake negotiation and mediation both with groups and individuals • Participate in School Budget process

While the Deputy Principal has oversight of both Curriculum and School Organisation, the successful candidate will have more direct implementation of one focus area, and will supervise other Executive staff for the alternative focus area, depending on the skills set of the successful applicant:

Focus Area One: Teaching & Learning

• Oversee the professional development of staff whilst leading and inspiring commitment and enthusiasm among all teaching staff in developing a genuine Prep – Year 12 professional learning community, dedicated to excellent Christian education.

• Implement and evaluate policies, processes and practices in areas that are relevant to learning and teaching, such as assessment and reporting.

• Knowledge of the Australian and NSW Curriculum from Kinder – Year 12 and provide effective leadership and guidance to staff in curriculum development and the implementation of the Australian and NSW Curriculum with a Biblical worldview.

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of contemporary education issues and their implications for learning and teaching at Orange Christian School.

• Lead the School to deliver best practice in learning and teaching pedagogy. • Write reports on the progress of learning and teaching at the School for the Principal,

School Board, Newsletter, School Magazine, Annual Report and School Website. • Identify, plan, and lead appropriate staff professional development

workshops/programs in Christian Education and teaching pedagogies that support and enhance student learning in liaison with other curriculum leaders and Section Coordinators.

• Be a visible presence in and around classrooms, modelling and assisting staff with curriculum implementation and best practice of teaching and learning methods.

Alternative Focus Area Two: School Organisation

• Assist the Section Coordinators to ensure the smooth running of the school • Organise playground duty/whole school rosters/class timetables • Oversee employment of relief teachers, extras, etc. • Liaising with the Principal for the allocation of classes and duties in preparation for

timetabling. • Supervision of the timetabling process • Be responsible for day to day organisation in the school including approval of

variations to routine – to come through the Section Heads • Oversee organisation of Parent/Teacher interviews, orientation, and information

nights, in consultation with other Executive staff • Lead and direct staff to comply with all Government legislation, NESA requirements

and regulations and School polices in regard to learning and teaching. • Analyse relevant student performance data (NAPLAN, HSC results, National

Competitions) to raise student achievement levels and strengthen identified areas of learning and teaching.

• Inform and educate the School community (Parent/Staff/Board) about current learning and teaching initiatives, results in national academic competitions, NAPLAN and HSC results.

• Conduct annual review of Staff and Student and Parent handbooks • Assist in the development and maintenance of the School calendar • Conduct evacuation/lockdown drills and oversee evacuation and lockdown

procedures • Monitor tidiness both in the playground and classrooms • Support targeted staff on a regular basis by visiting classrooms, listening, advising,

counselling, helping, encouraging, resource assistance etc • Assist new staff and casual staff as required • Oversight of the student teacher programme at the School • Work collaboratively with the KLA Coordinators and Team Leaders to ensure the

upkeep of all NESA documentation – including program registration, assessment schedules and mark book

• Implement and upkeep NESA requirements for the school, including student enrolment, grades and disability provisions applications

• Oversee Senior secondary subject choices and selection including Distance Education, TVET and VET requirements.

• Liaise with the primary, middle and senior school coordinators to develop a K-12 Scope and Sequence for curriculum at OCS

• Liaise with the library and KLA coordinators concerning the purchasing of resources for the library.

• Oversee the implementation of the literacy and numeracy continuum K-10 • The provision and maintenance of student records and files and of student

achievements and other relevant details. • Coordinate and train student leaders through involvement in the Student Leadership

Team (SLT), including the nomination and selection process for the SLT on a yearly basis.

• Attend and/or facilitate Parent Information Evenings when necessary • Monitor the Parent Involvement program and make recommendations to the

Executive as seen fit. • Determine and enforce day to day procedures within Board policy guidelines.

Self-Development

• Attend professional development conferences, seminars etc • Undertake professional and Christian Education reading • Establish and maintain professional contact with equivalent professionals in other

Christian schools and Independent schools throughout NSW and Australia • Provide guidance in curriculum matters, liaising with curriculum coordinators and

team leaders as required. • Allocate and delegate responsibilities as and when appropriate to other staff

members in conjunction with school executive. • Facilitate curriculum meetings in conjunction with KLA Team Leaders and any other

meetings required for the smooth functioning of the school staff.

Other Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Principal as required • Chair/attend committees as required • Serve as the intermediate point between sub-school issues reaching Principal's

office • In consultation with the Principal, the completion of other tasks/projects as

required • A teaching load of approximately 0.25 FTE, as required.

Selection Criteria:

• A committed Christian active in their local church, who models Christ-like behaviour in both word and action.

• Be a registered teacher with NESA and have met Child Safety regulations. • Excellent skills in leading and managing teams, with proven ability to inspire all staff

to deliver excellent learning and teaching programs and processes.

• Demonstrates a commitment to Christian Education. • Knowledge of Australian and NSW curriculum, Government legislation and requirements

of NESA in areas of Learning and Teaching. • Knowledge and experience in leading staff in the implementation of a Christ-centred

curriculum from Prep to Year 12. AND/OR Proven experience in day to day school organisation in a K-12 school contact.

Staff Application Form August 2020

STAFF APPLICATION FORM

Thank you for applying for a position at Orange Christian School. Some questions are aimed at giving us some of your background details so that we can get to know you a little better before the interview stage. These are optional and marked with an asterisk (*). Please include the following documentation with this application form:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description for the position you wish to apply for.

• A resume outlining your experience and qualifications. • Certified copies of your qualifications • A signed copy of the OCS Statement of Faith • A New Working with Children Check certificate and date of birth for verification, from www.kids.nsw.gov.au • A one-page summary of your personal philosophy of Christian Education (leadership positions only) • Written reference from current pastor • NESA Teacher number and accreditation status • Recent statement of service*

*This may be provided later if preferred

POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING: Personal Particulars: Surname Name Given Names *Sex (M/F) *Date of Birth *Country of Birth Address

Postcode Phone (H) (Mobile) Email: No. of Years trained: No. of Years experience NESA Accredited: Y/N (Teaching Staff only) (Full Time Equivalent) NESA No.: *Marital Status *Name of Spouse *Number of dependent children Christian Background

Are you actively involved in a curch? For how long?

Which Church do you regularly attend?

Name of your pastor/minister Contact Telephone

*Are you a member? How often do you attend Church?

Staff Application Form August 2020

What Church activities do you regularly participate in?

Describe your habits regarding prayer and Bible study?

Preliminary Understanding of Christian Education

Please state in a few words your view of Scripture.

How would your teaching in a Christian school be different to teaching in a secular school? (Teaching Staff

only) (For leadership roles, please attach a one-page statement summarising your personal philosophy of

Christian Education)

Educational Qualifications (Teachers only) List a summary below: Year Degree/Diploma/Certificate Area of Specialisation Institution

Employment

Year Employer Grades/Subjects taught or positions held

Staff Application Form August 2020

Community Involvement What Clubs, Social or Service Organisations do you belong to?

Referees

Name three referees, including at least two professional referees and one from a pastoral/church connection. Name Occupation Phone (Work) Phone (Home) Name Occupation Phone (Work) Phone (Home) Name (Occupation) Phone (Work) Phone (Home) SUPPLEMENTARY DETAILS

Health To the best of your knowledge and belief are you of sound health? ¨Yes ¨ No If “No” please give details .

Applicants who have a health condition are invited to discuss its relevance or otherwise to their prospects for employment for employment with the interviewing officers Convictions Do you have any current convictions for any offences from any court, or are you currently the subject of any charge pending before any court? You do not need to give details of any conviction which you have had declared spent (Spent Convictions Act 1988). ¨Yes ¨ No If “Yes” please give details

You will be given the opportunity to discuss the matter if it is considered relevant to an appointment

decision.

Staff Application Form August 2020

GENERAL Are there any facts, limitations or problems of which we should be aware? ¨Yes ¨ No If “Yes” please specify

Are there particular interests or abilities that would enhance your contribution to the school were you to be offered the position?

Any further comments you would like to make in support of this application?

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Before returning this application form to us, please go to www.kids.nsw.gov.au and complete the ‘New Working with Children Check’ online. This should then be printed, signed and returned with your application to the school. If you have any difficulties with this, please contact Catherine Lawrence on 02 6362 7258. I DECLARE THE ABOVE STATEMENTS TO BE TRUE IN ALL RESPECTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY STATEMENT THAT IS FOUND TO BE FALSE OR DELIBERATELY MISLEADING WILL MAKE ME, IF EMPLOYED, LIABLE FOR DISMISSAL. I UNDERTAKE TO SUPPORT AND ACCEPT THE ASSOCIATION’S STATEMENT OF FAITH (attached) AS WELL AS SCHOOL POLICIES AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS. Signature Date INTERVIEWS You will be contacted regarding interview times and dates (if applicable). At the time of the interview you will be required to substantiate your educational qualifications. Please forward the completed form, together with copies of references to: The Principal’s Assistant Jaimie Honeysett Orange Christian School 500 Cecil Road ORANGE NSW 2800 PRIVACY STATEMENT

Orange Christian School is subject to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. The information that you provide will be stored for the purpose of your employment by the school. It will only be used or disclosed for the following purposes. • General administration relating to your employment by the school, including background checks • Communication for professional and financial purposes • To ensure the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors to the school • For any other purpose required by law. The information will be stored securely. For more information, see the school’s Privacy Policy, and Standard Collection Notice, available on the school’s website. If you have a concern or complaint about the way your personal information has been collected, used, or disclosed, please contact the school

Staff Application Form August 2020

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe:

1. That the Bible alone is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for Christian belief and conduct.

2. There is one God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as

sovereign Creator and Ruler of the universe. 3. In the Deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious

and atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His personal return in power and glory.

4. In the actual existence of Satan who is the father of all evil and opposed to God

ultimately subject to the purposes of God and destined to be confined forever in hell. 5. Man by nature is sinful and salvation is obtained by faith in Jesus Christ alone and His

atoning works. 6. New birth (regeneration) by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for salvation. 7. The Church, the indivisible body of Christ, bound together by the Holy Spirit consists

only of those who are born again. 8. In the resurrection of the saved unto everlasting life and blessedness in Heaven and

the resurrection of the unsaved into everlasting punishment. 9. In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled

to live a godly obedient life and in the bestowing of the gifts of the Spirit and the manifesting of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer.

10. In Christ’s great commission to the church to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature baptising those who believe.

11. God commanded us to love one another as Christ loved us. Name: ____________________________ Signed: ___________________________ Date: ______________________