Assistant Principal: Religious Education - St Therese's Catholic Primary School
Job No:
CER1209
Location:
Monto
Position: Assistant Principal: Religious Education
Start date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $93,259 - $132,283 (pending experience) + 12.75% super
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE) to join the leadership team at St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Monto. This is a full-time 12 month contract, with the possibility of extension. This position is for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
In this leadership position you will have a commitment to providing quality Catholic education based on your faith, participate in the faith life of the parish, as well as have appropriate teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.
The position of APRE acknowledges the important and distinctive place of religious education and faith development within Catholic schools. It is to assist with this particular aspect of the Principal’s leadership role that the role of APRE exists. The APRE focuses on providing leadership in religious education, including the religious life of the school and the teaching of Religion, according to Catholic Education policies and practices in the Diocese of Rockhampton.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
We are seeking to appoint a leader who
- is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to 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 areas delegated by the Principal in the APRE duty statement, and
- can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels
- Catholic church teachings, principles and values
- Diocesan policies and directives
- The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
- Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.
About us
St Therese’s School sits alongside St Therese’s Church, the closeness is not just a relationship of proximity, the students attend mass most Monday mornings as well as participating in school lead liturgies and feast day celebrations with the wider parish community. Founded on the charism of the Presentation Sisters, we look towards Nano Nagle for inspiration on how to be the best version of ourselves through the decisions we make every day.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
- Competitive salary range - $93,259 - $132,283 (pending experience)
- Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Relocation assistance
- Location allowances
- Subsidised housing
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Induction process, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.
How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application questions below
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director, Mr Michael McCusker) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (i.e., QCT Registration, marriage certificate, court order, change of name certificate, Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa (if applicable), Teaching statements of service (if applicable), Statements of Competencies/Qualifications/Academic transcripts, Accreditation to Teach documentation).
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
- Applicants must read Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School as well as Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School policies.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on 07 4994 8000.
- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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