Appointment of Principal - June 2020
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“We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land our school is situated
on, The Gkuthaarn and Kukatj People. We acknowledge the three tribes of
the Normanton area – The Gkuthaarn, Kukatj and Kurtijar People.
Appointment of Principal
A Prep to Year 9 Christian College
Normanton, North Queensland
Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2020
GULF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE C l o s in g D a t e : 1 9 t h J u n e 2 0 2 0
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Table of Contents
Introduction to Gulf Christian College ...................................................................................................... 2
Application Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 3
Foundational Statements ..................................................................................................................... 4
Advertisement for Principal ..................................................................................................................... 5
Selection Criteria...................................................................................................................................... 6
Position Description ................................................................................................................................. 7
Statement of Faith ................................................................................................................................... 9
Staff Lifestyle Requirements .................................................................................................................. 10
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Introduction to Gulf Christian College
“From humble beginnings, Gulf Christian College has grown to become a source of great pride for people of
Normanton in Queensland’s Gulf of Carpentaria. Its history is the story of vision, commitment, persistence and
tenacity. It is the story of personal sacrifice – and it is testament to what can be achieved through faith,
courage and generosity of spirit.
Today, it is a modern educational facility that offers quality teaching and learning opportunities in a safe,
inclusive and professional environment. It epitomises the truly successful merging of Christian values and
cultural heritage. It is a place where indigenous and non-indigenous staff and students work and learn
together in the belief that mutual respect, application and faith are the cornerstones on which to build
the future.”
Gulf Christian College was established in 1986.
In 2008, Christian Schools Australia (CSA) resigned as the member of Gulf Christian College, and
Nambour Christian College was accepted as the single member of the company. The Gulf Christian
College is now part of the NCC Education Group.
The current Principal has faithfully served the school since 2011. During his tenure, the accreditation
and implementation of Middle School commenced in 2015. To accommodate the requirements of a
secondary educational curriculum a significant building program was undertaken to facilitate the
anticipated growth that the College would experience over the years to come.
The building programs included:
▪ Building Stage 5: Middle School (Stage 1) – Classrooms, Industrial Technology Area
▪ Building Stage 6: Sports Centre (covered multi-purpose cour)
▪ Building Stage 7: Middle School (Stage 2) – Classrooms, Library, Home Ec Area
▪ Building Stage 8: Administration Building, various Classroom renovations
▪ Building Stage 9: Language and Cultural Centre (2021)
It is anticipated that the current Principal will be remaining on staff in a teaching role during 2021,
but this is yet to be confirmed.
The Board of Gulf Christian College is seeking an energetic, spiritual leader to provide direction to
the school during the next stage of development.
The role of the Principal at Gulf at Gulf Christian College requires creative and effective leadership of
the school, its staff and students. Administrative management is currently achieved through
delegation and team leadership and a close association with Nambour Christian College.
The Principal must be an exemplary role model for the students of the school. The prospective
Principal will need to enjoy living in a small remote community and be able to balance the
responsibilities of school leadership with family life and as an active member of the local community.
A willingness to participate in the life of the local community is critical to the role.
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Application Requirements
General information on Gulf Christian College may be accessed through the website www.gulfcc.qld.edu.au
Applications for this position should include the following:
▪ A covering letter outlining the applicant’s suitability to lead Gulf Christian College.
▪ Full name, residential address, telephone number(s) and email address.
▪ A career profile (Resume), including qualifications, positions held and summary of achievements
within these positions.
▪ Cultural and sporting interests and biographical details as deemed relevant to this position.
▪ Written response:
o Outline of the applicant’s philosophy of Christian education.
o A statement of approximately 500 words, outlining your vision for the College in the first
1-2 years, if you were the successful applicant.
o A summary giving clear answers to the items listed under Selection Criteria.
▪ Details of Church membership and Christian experience.
▪ At least two written references, including one from the Minister/Pastor of the church currently
attended and one which testifies to the applicant’s strengths as an educational leader. The
persons providing the references will also need to be able to be contacted as referees.
Applications to be forwarded to:
Dr Lynne Doneley, Board Chair
Gulf Christian College
PO Box 2238, Mansfield DC QLD 4122
Or Email: ldoneley@christianschools.org.au
Applications Close: Friday 19th June, 2020
Further information can be obtained from:
Dr Lynne Doneley, Board Chair
Ph: 0457 736 882
Email: ldoneley@christianschools.org.au
Privacy Statement:
▪ In applying for this position you will be providing Gulf Christian College 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 agree that we may store this information for up to twelve weeks.
▪ You may seek access to your personal information that we hold about you if you are unsuccessful for
the position. However, there will 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 provide us with the personal information of others, we encourage you to inform them that you
are disclosing that information to the College and why, that they can access that information if they
wish, that the College does not usually disclose the information to third parties and that we may store
their information for up to twelve weeks.
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Foundational Statements
VISION STATEMENT
Equipping students through education, culture and service
to influence communities for Christ.
VALUES
Faith, Knowledge, Truth
COLLEGE MOTTO
Creating Opportunity
MISSION STATEMENT
Gulf Christian College will be recognised as a Christian College
where opportunities are created for students through quality education,
founded on Christian values and cultural heritage in partnership
with staff, parents and the community.
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Advertisement for Principal
Expressions of Interest are being sought from suitably qualified persons for the position of Principal
of Gulf Christian College.
Gulf Christian College is a Prep to Year 9 school and has a student population of 109 of whom 62%
are Indigenous. The school, located in Normanton in far North Queensland, has been operating for
34 years and enjoys an outstanding reputation. The township has a population of approximately
1,500 people and is a regional base for surrounding districts.
The current Principal will be concluding his role as Principal at the end of 2020, however, it is
anticipated that he will remain on staff in 2021 in a teaching role within the Middle School.
The school has a corporate connection with Nambour Christian College and is governed by a Board
of Directors, and is part of the NCC Education Group. The Principal reports directly to the Board
Chair of Gulf Christian College.
The responsibility of the Principal of Gulf Christian College is to lead by example in all aspects of
College life, including the strategic planning and implementation of the College’s Christian vision,
mission and values, as well as actively representing and promoting the College in a positive light at
all times. Responsible for organizational performance, this role partners with the Board of Directors.
The Principal will…
▪ Lead the spiritual, educational, organizational and operational activities of the College,
building on the previous Principal’s success legacy.
▪ Be an excellent communicator with a proven track record in being able to resolve competing
interests for both internal and external stakeholders, including the Indigenous communities
of Normanton and the surrounding area.
▪ Plan strategically for the future with the support of the College Board.
▪ Maintain best practice standards in the teaching and learning community.
▪ Ensure relevant accreditation and legislative compliance.
▪ Be fiscally responsible as well as accurate in budgeting and forecasting.
▪ Promote evidenced-based practice underpinned by research and continual reflection.
▪ Develop staff by role modelling servant leadership and a commitment to the College’s
Christian values.
▪ Use metrics and data to ensure quality reporting to the Board.
▪ Manage change using a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
▪ Oversee a nurturing educational environment, embedded in a Christian World view that
provides relevant and excellent academic, cultural and sporting programs.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will commence in January 2021. Please refer to the
document Appointment of Principal which can be found on our website www.gulfcc.qld.edu.au for
the application procedure, selection criteria and position description.
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Selection Criteria
The following Selection Criteria will be considered in reviewing the application:
Evidence of Christian Leadership through…
▪ Christian wisdom, vision, passion and integrity
▪ Capacity to contribute to Gulf Christian College’s distinctive integrative model of Christian
education, where the broad purposes of education are enacted (intellectual, physical,
economic, moral and spiritual)
▪ Ability to articulate a Christian world view
▪ Caring connections with students, parents and colleagues
▪ Experience in programs with Indigenous students
▪ Servant leadership through personal views that align with the Christian ethos of the College,
including acceptance of the College’s Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Requirements.
Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
▪ A Bachelor of Education or equivalent post-graduate qualifications in Education
▪ Current Queensland Teacher Registration or ability to obtain
▪ Past and current teaching and educational leadership experience
▪ Demonstrate effective classroom teaching and management procedures reflecting current
teaching trends.
Outline relevant Experience and Capacity for Educational Leadership to…
▪ Work effectively in building a strong, well-connected and heritage rich community within the
College and broader environment.
▪ Pursue appropriate improvement and change according to the College’s Foundational
Statements.
▪ Demonstrate the ability to implement and provide leadership in all areas of curriculum and
personnel.
▪ Purposefully connect and become personally involved with the local community in a
deliberate and positive manner, embracing the rich culture and heritage of Normanton and
the surrounding districts.
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Position Description
Purpose The role of Principal of the College is responsible for the provision of
leadership for the College and its community and the implementation of
strategies that will ensure the College maintains its mission. The Principal is
responsible for the efficient management of the College, including
supervision and management of all staff.
Accountability The Principal is accountable to the Board Chair of the College.
Attributes These are personal in nature and reflect the desired attributes:
▪ Committed to a personal faith in Jesus Christ
▪ Able to translate faith into practice
▪ Be a person whose educational and personal philosophies align
with the College’s values and beliefs
▪ A graduate of a recognised educational institution and a proven
record as a successful teacher
▪ Able to demonstrate an understanding of financial and strategic
planning and management
▪ An effective communicator with parents/carers, staff and students
▪ A person of sound judgement who can make wise and timely
decisions
▪ A person who brings passion and energy to the College
▪ Enthusiastic for personal professional learning.
Responsibilities
Creating an Educational Vision and Culture of Success
- To work with the College Board for the implementation of the
Strategic Plan for the College to build and maintain a culture of
learning suitable for the students of the College.
- To develop and execute short, medium and long term goals to achieve
the educational vision and outcomes for the students
- To communicate the educational vision to the staff, students,
parents/carers and the wider community.
Leading the College Community
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the College
Board and to seek input and guidance when appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective communications and relationships
with the College community
- To be accountable for pastoral care of students and staff
- To be accountable for the maintenance of an effective behaviour
management policy
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- To be accountable for the performance of each staff member in order
to maintain effective teaching and learning.
- To be responsible for controlling the internal organisation of the
College and its day to day affairs.
- To be responsible for and has effective control of the selection,
appointment, management and termination of all staff, and the
Principal may, subject to the approval of the Governing Body, delegate
some of these responsibilities to other appropriate employees of the
College.
- To be responsible for the enrolment, control, discipline of pupils
- To be responsible for the determination of the educational offering of
the College.
Administrative Procedures
- Supervision of the Office, Support and Grounds staff.
- To approve where appropriate and monitor expenditure to ensure it
remains within the limits of the annual budget.
- To oversee and be accountable for all matters relating to state and
federal accountability requirements
- To prepare reports for each Board Meeting and an Annual Report for
the Board AGM each year.
- To communicate weekly with the business office located at the
premises of NCC in relation to Gulf CC administration procedures and
matters.
Remuneration: As negotiated
Appraisal and Review:
An annual review will be carried out by the Board Chair.
Reference Documents:
Employment Contract
All College Policies and Procedures
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Statement of Faith
As a member of Gulf Christian College staff, I accept the following Statement of Faith –
We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are God’s infallible and inerrant
revelation to man. It is thus the supreme standard by which all things are to be judged, and the
authoritative guide for all life and conduct.
Romans 15:4; 2 Tim 3:16:17; 2 Peter 3:16; 2 Tim 2:15; Rev 22:18-19.
We believe in the Unity of the True and Living God Who is the Eternal, Self-existent One, Who has
revealed Himself as One Being in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and Who is the Creator
and Preserver of things visible and invisible.
Deut 6:4-5; Mark 12:29; Matt 28:19; Gen 1:1; Psalm 86:9-10; Isaiah 43:10-11; Col 1:16.
We believe that Jesus Christ is from eternity God’s only begotten Son; He was born of a virgin and is
therefore truly God and man. Through Him God created and sustains the world. Jesus suffered and
died for our sins and rose again for our salvation. He ascended into heaven where He now sits at the
right hand of the Father.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-3, 14; John 3:16; 1 Cor 15:3-4; Hebrews 1:1-3; 1 Timothy 3:16.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third person of the Triune Godhead. He is ever active in convicting
man of sin, leads them to repentance, creates faith within them and regenerates and fills those who
believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord. It is the indwelling Spirit who bestows the Gifts of the Spirit
and leads the believer into all Truth.
John 14:26; John 16:7-8, 13-15; Luke 11:13; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor 12:4-11.
We believe in the actual existence of Satan who is the father of all evil and opposed to God although
ultimately subject to the purposes of God and destined to be confined forever to Hell.
John 8:43-45; Luke 10:18; Mark 4:15; Eph 6:12; Romans 8:38-39; Matt 25:41; Rev 20:10.
We believe in the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ who will return as Lord, King and Judge.
John 3:16-17; 2 Peter 3:9-11; John 14:1-3, 6; 1 Thess 4:16-17; Jude 14-15; Rev 20:12-15.
I hereby affirm my belief in, and acceptance of, the Statement of Faith as stated above. In signing
this Statement of Faith, I desire to declare my personal faith in Jesus Christ as my Saviour, my Lord
and my God.
Name and Signature ____________________________________ Date ________________
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Staff Lifestyle Requirements
1. Gulf Christian College bases its teachings and beliefs on the Bible, both Old and New
Testaments, which the College regards as the inspired and inerrant Word of God. These
teachings are expounded in many of Gulf Christian College’s public and internal documents,
both printed and on the school’s website and viewable by staff as part of their appointment
process. These documents inform our understanding of the lifestyle values which staff who
work in this school are required to respect and maintain.
2. All staff of Gulf Christian College, regardless of their role, are required to be seen to conduct
themselves in a manner consistent with these principles and beliefs and in accordance with
the Christian ethics of the College, as contained and interpreted in these documents, thus
providing a specifically Christian role model and example to all the families associated with
the College.
3. Staff are required to refrain from acting in the course of their work or in doing something
connected with their work in a way that they know or ought reasonably to know is contrary
to the religious beliefs of Gulf Christian College.
4. It is a genuine occupational requirement of Gulf Christian College that all staff members, in
the course of, or in connection with their work, act in a way that is consistent with the religious
beliefs of Gulf Christian College. Whether directly in school hours of duty or not, nothing in
their deliberate conduct should be incompatible with the intrinsic character of their position.
5. Staff are required to regularly and frequently attend a Christian church and to regularly and
frequently support staff devotions and staff worship services.
6. Where any staff member acts contrary to the requirements of this clause, and it becomes
publicly damaging to the College, the Principal may call the staff member to account. Such
contrary action would be regarded to have occurred if a staff member were to act in a way
that to openly embarrass the College and/or where such action was incompatible with the
responsibilities they have towards their work colleagues and / or the students and families of
the College. The College may initiate due process, including an attempt at restoration, and
may also include disciplinary measures including termination of employment if there
continues to be significant incompatibility.
Name and Signature:________________________________________ Date: __________________
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Address: 24-30 Brown Street, Normanton Qld 4890 Telephone: 07 4745 1180
Website: www.gulfcc.qld.edu.au Email: info@gulfcc.qld.edu.au
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