STAR Catholic is inviting applications for the position of:

Principal - St. Anthony School

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools is seeking a visionary leader, willing to work as a valued member of the administrative team, to fill the position of Principal at St. Anthony School in Drayton Valley, Alberta effective the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

The ideal candidate will : Nurture a Christ-centred catholic community committed to the highest quality education for its students.

Model a lifestyle and deportment consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church, practicing faith through regular mass attendance and participation in ministries and the sacramental life of the Church.

Develop their faith and that of their staff so as to lead students and others closer to Christ.

Demonstrate commitment to strengthening the relationship between school, family and parish.

Build trust and foster positive working relationships within the school community on the basis of appropriate values and ethical foundations.

Involve the school community in creating and sustaining shared vision, mission, values, principles and goals.

Nurture and sustain a school culture that values and supports learning.

Ensure that each student has access to quality teaching and the opportunity to engage in quality learning experiences.

Promote the development and leadership capacity within the school community for the overall benefit of the school community and education system.

Manage school operations and resources to ensure a safe, caring, and effective learning environment.

Understand and appropriately respond to the political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts impacting the school.Preference will be given to applicants with a masters degree or who are working towards their masters degree.

Applications should include a resume, current pastoral reference, three employment-related references, current criminal record check (inclusive of vulnerable sector), current child welfare intervention check and a copy of Alberta Teaching/Leadership Certificate or equivalent.

Interviews for selected candidates will occur on May 6th

Only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted and we thank all applicants for expressing interest.

The School

St. Anthony School is a Preschool to Grade Eight School, serving the community of Drayton Valley and the County of Brazeau. The school has grown to include 450 students from preschool to grade eight. Presentations to enhance personal character development and virtue, arts and culture, as well as science and nature are all a part of the high-quality learning experience at St. Anthony School. The schools team of dedicated staff is essential to the positive learning environment. The parish provides strong support for St. Anthony School, assisting and participating in many of the schools activities.More information about St. Anthony School can be found at: http://stan.starcatholic.ab.ca/The Community

Drayton Valley is a vibrant and diverse community sitting high above the North Saskatchewan River, where the open plains of the prairie rise toward the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the boreal forest of the Canadian West. Drayton Valley embraces the best of the modern world while still having a taste of Albertas Frontier Spirit. This is a place where neighbours become friends and where friends unite to build a community in which we can all share. We are proud of our past and excited about the potential of our future. More information about the town of Drayton Valley can be found at: http://www.draytonvalley.ca/St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic has a strong commitment to the ideals of Catholic education and provides our students an opportunity not only to achieve academic excellence but also to grow personally, socially and physically in a Christ centered environment. We are very proud of our successes, and we continuously aim for improvement in all areas.Applications should include a resume, current pastoral reference, three employment-related references, current criminal record check (inclusive of vulnerable sector), current child welfare intervention check and a copy of Alberta Teaching/Leadership Certificate or equivalent.