Principal, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Job No: CER1117
Location: Blackall

Position:            Principal

Location:           St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackall (current enrolment approx. 53 students)
TEC Range:       $171,878 to $188,038 including 12.75% Superannuation
Tenure:               Full Time
Commencing:    January 2025
Closing Date:     Friday 18 October 2024, 5:00pm

 

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackall commencing January 2025.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackall is part of a Catholic system of kindergartens, primary schools and colleges in the Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) encompassing rural and regional centres from Mackay, south to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach.
 
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a co-educational Catholic school in Blackall, was originally established by the Josephite Sisters in 1917 as part of the Brisbane Diocese and became part of the Rockhampton Diocese in 1930. The school serves students from Prep to Year 6 featuring five classrooms equipped with various technological equipment and flexible learning furniture. Additionally, there is a state-of-the-art Early Learning Precinct that encompasses the Kindergarten, Prep and Year 1 classrooms, an outdoor natural play area, a well-equipped library, renovated administration block, adjoining Kindergarten facility, a multipurpose centre and a vast sporting oval. 
 
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a faith filled community inspired by the compassion, faith and dedication of its patron saint, St Joseph. The school honours the legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, who co-founded the Institute of the Sisters of St Joseph. Emphasising the Josephite Charism of "Finding God in the ordinary circumstances of daily life," the school instils the core virtues of Respect, Responsibility, Prayerfulness, Service and Integrity in its students, fostering their spiritual, academic and social growth. 

 

About the role

As Principal, you will be a committed, practising Catholic educator with the capability to lead the religious life of the school and dedicated to ensuring students are provided with the very best opportunities to grow in faith and achieve success. Student engagement and wellbeing are nurtured within a positive, safe and supportive environment.
 
The Principal’s call to leadership is a call to respond to the centrality of Jesus Christ in all aspects of school life and serve the Mission of Catholic Education. 

The position of Principal provides for the leadership and management of quality Catholic schooling whilst allowing for personal growth and professional development within the role. The Principal is the leading educator within the school, inspiring students, staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning and personal growth while seeking to help others deepen their knowledge and experience of our Catholic faith.

In your role as Principal of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, you will be supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, Indigenous Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.

You will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Western Region).

 

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

  • Promotes an authentic Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures
  • Displays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimism
  • Displays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groups
  • Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships
  • Is an effective coach with the capability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

 

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

  • is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education
  • has experience of successful leadership in Catholic education
  • can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
  • has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community
  • is willing to provide leadership in the areas of the duty statement
  • can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels and
    • Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
    • Diocesan policies and directives
    • Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
    • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

 

What we offer - in addition to a competitive salary range, the following incentives apply 

  • Salary packaging options
  • Superannuation of 12.75%
  • Relocation
  • Subsidised accommodation
  • Travel allowance
  • Locality allowances
  • Professional Renewal Leave
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Access to corporate health schemes with either (Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance)
  • Professional development and learning opportunities

 

Mandatory requirements 

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
  • Current Blue Card with Blue Card Services Queensland
  • Australian work rights 

 

How to apply

  1. Please complete the application form below.
  2. Upload a current resume and supporting documentation (inclusive of three referees (your current Principal/Line Manager, a professional referee and your Parish Priest)). Please note, if you are applying as an internal applicant and your current principal or referees will form part of the panel, please provide an alternate referee.
  3. Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
  4. Upload a covering letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, Mr Michael McCusker).
  5. In no more than 2 A4 pages, address the key criteria below and provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:
    • Enhancing Catholic ethos and identity
    • Leading teaching and learning
    • Developing self and others
    • Leading improvement, innovation and change
    • Leading the management of the school
    • Engaging and working with the community

Please refer to the Position Description and A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton to support your response.

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton do not need to supply copies of documentation that we already have on file.

 

Further information

  • For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director 07 4994 8000).
  • For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
  • Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

 

Applications close: Friday 18 October 2024 5:00pm.

 

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.