WILLIAM CAREYCHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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William Carey Christian School is a Prep - 12 school located in Prestons, Southwest Sydney. The school is situated on 17 acres with landscaped gardens, sporting fields and a large, modern campus. We have an open enrolment policy, welcoming students from various religious backgrounds, with academic abilities or disabilities. About half our students are EALD or NESB students from 41 different language backgrounds. We have educational support for students with special needs and differentiate in the

classroom for a range of students with learning difficulties as well as those who are gifted in some areas or across a range of areas. We have an advanced learning program that runs classes from Kindergarten to Year 10. We offer academic scholarships to students in Years 7, 9 and 11 on the basis of application and testing. We also cater for students who want to pursue sporting, musical or academic achievement.

About William Carey Christian School

“Expect great things from God,

Attempt great things for God””

- William Carey 1761-1834

School HistoryThe origin and nature of William Carey Christian School is linked to the Reformed Church in Holland, which was successful in establishing an alternate system of education to that which was provided by the state. This came about because of the determined efforts of Christian people, who believed that God placed the responsibility for the education of children firmly in the hands of parents.

The first Christian parent controlled school to open in New South Wales was Tyndale Christian School. Following on from its success, some of the families involved in the school decided to open a similar educational facility in the Liverpool area. This was

Our Vision And GoalsWilliam Carey Christian School is committed to transforming lives by the proclamation of the gospel and the delivery of an excellent, affordable Christian education; accessible to the whole community.

We strive to be a community that:

• Has the gospel at its heart

• Cares and supports each other

• Works in partnership with parents, energetically focusing on engaging students in the highest quality learning activities

• Fosters the highest quality of servant leadership, whilst promoting a culture of ambition and achievement

• Empowers staff and students alike through the promotion of well-being, respect, and Christian values

• Seeks to maximise success for all learners

• Works in partnership with other agencies and its community to advance Christian education.

the initial stage of developing what would one day become William Carey Christian School.

On the 9th of February, 1984 the school opened with a total enrolment of four pupils. The school was initially located at the Reformed Church in Liverpool, moved to St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Cabramatta then the Uniting Church in Ashcroft before settling at the current site in Prestons in 1988.

William Carey Christian School is an independent school and is not formally affiliated with the national body of Christian Parent Controlled Schools, although the structure of the school reflects this model.

The school gained stability by purchasing the land for the permanent site, which encouraged an increase in enrolments and laid the foundation for further growth, including the establishment of the High School in 1990. In 2009, government funding enabled William Carey to build a Prep School, which has brought the total number of students from Prep to Year 12 to approximately 1350.

School CommunityWilliam Carey Christian School has an active and vibrant school community. The longest serving committee of the association is Carey Community Supporters (CCS). This community works with the school community by assisting in fund raising, most notably with the biennial school musical and Fun Fair.

The school is actively involved in the Maphutseng community in the nation of Lesotho. Over the last eight years the school has assisted this community’s

high school and primary schools in partnership with other Sydney-based independent schools. The most recent achievement has been the construction of a bridge over the Maphutseng River to allow students to attend school.

The Liverpool/Campbelltown Christian School Ltd. is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, formed and operated by an association of reformed evangelical Christians. William Carey Christian School was established by the company to provide affordable Christian education in the local area. The association is inter-denominational and includes people from different church, social and vocational backgrounds.

To be involved in the operation of the association (and thus the school), individuals need to become a member of the company. As with all companies governed by a membership, there are criteria which must be met before membership is granted. There are also strict guidelines for behaviour and conduct of members.

There are four basic criteria for membership. The person applying for membership must be:

• a committed Christian from a reformed evangelical theology• active in a local church assembly• committed to the concept of Christian education• either in agreement with (for associate members) or able to subscribe to (for full members) the Statement of Faith.

Interviews for both associate and full membership are carried out after a self-paced learning programme has been completed by the applicant. A mentor (who is a full member of the association) is appointed to assist with this process.

Members elect a board of directors, and the principal and staff are accountable to the board for the day to day running of the school.

Governance and Membership

“I know that, whatever happens when my children finish school, I have given them the best start in life by sending

them to William Carey.” - WCCS Parent

FUN FAIR PERFORMANCE

“William Carey encourages my children to be the best that they can be with the gifts that they

have been given.”- WCCS Parent

Board of Directors• President: Mr Chris Gross Chair of Board

• Vice President: Mr George Lytton Deputy Chair of Board, Secretary of Audit & Compliance Committee

• Director: Mr Michael Baker Secretary of Finance & Investments Committee

• Director: Rev. Syd Clay Secretary of Marketing & Membership Committee

• Director: Mr Phillip Harman Chair of Finance & Investments Committee

• Director: Mr Po Ki Ho Chair of Constitution Review Committee

• Director: Mr Vic Smith Chair of Audit & Compliance Committee

• Director: Mrs Cecily Waterworth Chair of Marketing & Membership Committee

Staff

“The staff are people who live out what they believe.”

- WCCS Parent

WCCS STAFF PHOTO 2014

A requirement of employment at William Carey is that staff are professing Christians who subscribe to a reformed evangelical position.

Some of our teachers, as recent university graduates, bring to the school the freshness and enthusiasm of youth, whilst other staff members have many years of teaching experience. Several staff members have studied at a very high level and have obtained Masters and Doctorates of Philosophy in specialist fields.

Importantly, our school community is not just composed of teachers and students. Administrators, cleaners, I.T. and security personnel, gardeners and learning support assistants all work together in order to make the school function effectively.

In consultation with the school board and as the board has determined, the Principal is responsible for the appointment, welfare, development and retention of all staff.

Current Executive StaffPrincipal: Mr Ian WakeDirector of Teaching and Learning: Mrs Patricia JacksonBusiness Administrator: Mr Robert Young

Primary (Prep to Year 6)Deputy Principal: Mr Robert BurgessAssistant Deputy Principal: Mrs Rhonda Heard

High School (Years 7 to 12)Deputy Principal (Administration): Mr Anthony HudsonDeputy Principal (Welfare): Mr Brad MilburnDeputy Principal (Senior Studies): Mr Derek White

The Application and

Appointment Process1. Applications close – Monday 17th August, 2015

2. First Interviews – Monday 31st August to Saturday 5th September, 2015

3. Visit to short-listed candidates – Week commencing Monday 31st August, 2015

4. Second Interviews – Saturday 12th September, 2015

5. Final Decision – Monday 14th September, 2015.

Conditions of Employment• An attractive salary, including the option of salary packaging will be negotiated with the successful

applicant • An annual performance appraisal and salary review will form part of the employment contract.

“I believe that the love and support that we had through William Carey has played a major part in shaping my

boys into great young men.” - WCCS Parent

Selection CriteriaBiblical Leadership• By personal example, reflect the lifestyle exemplified by Christ and grounded in a reformed, evangelical

understanding of the Bible• Stand firm to biblical truths and do so in a respectful, caring and loving manner• Actively promote and encourage a biblical world view within the school • Promote, develop and protect the biblical understanding of the staff in conformity with the school’s reformed, evangelical theological position

• Ensure a biblical basis for every aspect of school life

• Agree to apply for school association associate membership within one month of accepting the role

• Agree to be a full member of the association within 13 months of commencing the Principal role.

Educational Leadership• Provide leadership and supervision of the school curriculum to maintain an environment for students to

experience teaching and learning at the highest standard• Ensure ongoing curriculum development• Promote school development as an academic institution in a biblical framework, by providing for the

necessary strategic planning• Oversee, in collaboration with the executive, an effective approach to student management, and

student leadership development• Structure the curriculum to cater for students’ individual differences.

Team Leadership

• Exercise effective team leadership in the development and support of staff.

Administrative Leadership• Pursue the agreed aims and projected outcomes of the school in the educational, cultural, physical,

social and spiritual development of the students• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and adaptability to internal and external influences, whilst

ensuring the school’s ethos is not altered• Ensure that effective operational strategic planning is undertaken in collaboration with the school board

for the growth and betterment of the school• Oversee and participate in the employment and removal of staff, in consultation with the school board• In consultation with the Financial Administrator, ensure that financial targets are met and the ongoing

viability of the school finances.

Community Leadership

• Establish effective practices for enhancing the participation of all the school community in the life of the school

• Foster positive relations with the school parents and friends, past students, local churches, State and Federal politicians and community organisations

• Implement appropriate collaborative relationships with relevant educational institutions and agencies.

Job DescriptionPrincipalWilliam Carey Christian School38-44 Bumbera Street, Prestons NSW 2170

ORGANISATION RELATIONSHIPSReports To: Board of Directors for Liverpool/Campbelltown Christian School Association

Key Peer Relationships: Board President, Board Members

Key Relationships (Internal/External): School Executive, Financial Administrator, Facilities Administrator, Parents, AIS

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrimary Position Objective:The Principal is responsible for:

• day to day running of the school

• achieving the aims and objectives of the Association in accordance with the Constitution

• ensuring ongoing personal membership to the school Association.

Staff/Student Impact• Full Time Teaching Staff: 88• Part Time Teaching Staff: 35• Casual Teaching Staff: 46• Operational and Support Staff: 48• Students: 1320 Prep to Year 12

Other InformationWilliam Carey Christian School has an open enrolment policy (accepting students from non-Christian and Christian families) and is nurturing and evangelistic in approach.

FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITYBiblical Leadership• By personal example, reflect the lifestyle exemplified by Christ and grounded in a reformed, evangelical

understanding of the Bible

• Stand firm to biblical truths and do so in a respectful, caring and loving manner

• Promote, develop and protect the biblical understanding of the staff in conformity with the school’s reformed, evangelical theological position

• Ensure a biblical basis for every aspect of school life by:

- Actively promoting and encouraging a biblical world view within the school

- Providing a way for the gospel to be sensitively presented to students by a range of means

- Making provision for the staff to be instructed in theological and biblical concepts using various vehicles, such as staff development weeks and staff meetings

- Upholding the central role of biblical studies in the curriculum, including specific periods in the secondary school, Years 7 to 12

- Nurturing student welfare by support for pastoral care programs and procedures Prep to Year 12

- Promoting the concept of servant leadership with staff and students

- Providing for the personal needs of staff, wherever possible, through sympathetic listening, personal support and appropriate intervention

- Maintaining discipline in all facets of school life

- Collaborating with other schools and service providers with biblical approaches to education.

Educational Leadership • Provide leadership and supervision of the school curriculum to maintain an environment for students to

experience teaching and learning at the highest standard.

• Ensure ongoing curriculum development

• Promote school development as an academic institution in a biblical framework, by providing for the necessary strategic planning

• Oversee, in collaboration with the executive, an effective approach to student management, and student leadership development

• Structure the curriculum to cater for students’ individual differences

• Provide for the ongoing evaluation of all learning programs

• Provide for supervision, professional development and appraisal of all academic staff

• Implement procedures to ensure that the school meets BOSTES Registration and Accreditation requirements

• Ensure that the students and staff are provided with appropriate support and leadership

• Develop and implement effective strategies that promotes a positive and productive interchange with the executive and staff with a Prep to Year 12 focus

• Develop and implement effective strategies to ensure that students experience a “seamless” transition through the learning stages of the school

• Encourage and model to staff the use of evidence based research to inform good teaching and learning practice

• Plan and deliver professional development in areas such as theology, Christian worldview and pedagogy

• Utilise educational data effectively to inform teaching practice.

Team Leadership• Exercise effective team leadership in the direct development and support of the executive staff

• Exercise effective team leadership in ensuring executive staff develop and support the staff body.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP • Pursue the agreed aims and projected outcomes of the school in the educational, cultural, physical,

social and spiritual development of the students

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and adaptability to internal and external influences, whilst ensuring the school’s ethos is not altered

• Ensure that effective strategic planning is undertaken in collaboration with the school board for the growth and betterment of the school

• Oversee and participate in the employment and removal of staff, in consultation with the school board • In consultation with the Financial Administrator, ensure that financial targets are met and the ongoing

viability of the school finances• Work with the Financial Administrator and Facilities Administrator to ensure that the physical resources

for teaching and learning are developed and maintained to the highest possible standard at all times• Ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities and their entitlements in accordance with regulatory

bodies and contracts

• Implement enrolment procedures that are consistent with school policies• Implement processes for the induction, appraisal and professional development of all staff that are

consistent with school policies.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP• Establish effective practices for enhancing the participation of all the school community in the life of the

school• Foster positive relations with the school parents and friends, past students, local churches, State and

Federal politicians and community organisations• Implement appropriate collaborative relationships with relevant educational institutions and agencies• Ensure that staff and school activities support school policy, practice and values• Ensure that appropriate communication is maintained with parents.

MANAGING CHANGE/REFORM • Be flexible in relation to change, suggestions for improvement and new ideas, but conservative in school

fundamentals. Adopt collaborative and consultative approaches wherever possible.• Establish and implement a continuous improvement framework.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • Guide, develop, modify and revise all school policies relevant to the biblical educational and administra-

tive functions of the school, on a systematic and programmed basis. To be achieved collaboratively with the executive, staff and board.

LIFE AND CULTURE OF THE SCHOOL • Promote and encourage expressions of various cultures in the school, in a way that conforms with and is

appropriate to a biblically-based, gospel centred school, providing students with the means of personal expression, growth and enjoyment, enriching the life of the school and exposing it to the outside com-munity (where relevant), to the gifts and talents of our students.

Bumbera Street, Prestons NSW 2170Ph: (02) 9608 2277 Fax: (02) 9608 2681 Email: adminst@wccs.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.wccs.nsw.edu.au

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