Lismore Diocese

Confidential Referee Report

for members of Selection Panel

Name of Applicant:

Position Applied for:Leader of Pedagogy/Instructional Leader,St Joseph’s Primary School, Coraki

Name of Referee:

Work Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

(Phone contact will only be made if there is a need for clarification or further information)

In completing this form it is important to be conscious of the role you are assuming in undertaking this task. It is not the role of a referee as such i.e. an advocacy role, but rather the role of one representing the employer, carrying out a professional assessment.

1.REFEREE BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1.1In what capacity do you know the applicant?

1.2How long have you known the applicant?

1.3Your position:

2.LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS:

Please circle the appropriate performance ratingand provide supporting comments in relation to how the applicant meets each dimension.

(Please give careful consideration to your responses for each statement realising that applicants will have areas of strength and weakness in all dimensions)

2.1RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP

  • Is a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices
  • Has proven experience in working collaboratively with a parish priest at leadership level
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  • Demonstrates a capacity to implement the vision of the Church for Catholic education and in particular Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore Foundational Beliefs & Practices - The Essential Framework

Not Applicable / Unknown / SeriousConcern / SomeConcern / Satisfactory / Commendable / Exemplary / Outstanding
N/A / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Supporting Comments:

2.2EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

  • Has recognised teacher qualifications including qualifications to teach Religious Education
  • Has 5 years successful experience in promotion positions in Catholic schools
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  • Has proven track record in curriculum and pedagogical skills
  • Is an outstanding teacher with understanding relevant to the needs of learners in the 21st century
  • Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional learning and renewal

Not Applicable / Unknown / Serious Concern / Some Concern / Satisfactory / Commendable / Exemplary / Outstanding
N/A / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Supporting Comments:

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • Has a sound knowledge and understanding of Catholic education in NSW and specific understanding of the implications of Catholic Schools at a Crossroads

Not Applicable / Unknown / Serious Concern / Some Concern / Satisfactory / Commendable / Exemplary / Outstanding
N/A / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Supporting Comments:

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

  • Shows leadership skills in risk management including human resources and financial management

Not Applicable / Unknown / Serious Concern / Some Concern / Satisfactory / Commendable / Exemplary / Outstanding
N/A / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Supporting Comments:

2.5SIGNIFICANT STRENGTHS OF APPLICANT

2.6SIGNIFICANT AREAS NEEDING DEVELOPMENT

3.SUITABILITY FOR THIS POSITION:

Highly Recommended / Recommended
Recommended with Hesitation / Not Recommended

Signature: ______Date:

Please return marked “Private and Confidential” to:

Vanessa O’Rourke

Recruitment Officer, Catholic Schools Office

Confidential Fax No: (02) 6622-5703

Email:

Return Date:9am Friday, 4 November 2016