Position: (Acting) Assistant Principal - Religious Education (Prep - Year 9)
Location: St Joseph's Catholic School, Cloncurry
Salary Range: $145,401 - $152,543 per annum pending experience
Incentives: ITAS and IPRASS Allowance
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed-Term
Commencing Date: Term 1, 2025
Closing Date: 2 December 2025
St Joseph's Catholic School, Cloncurry offers a high quality curriculum and schooling experience for students from Prep to year 9. The school prides itself on a friendly and supportive environment which has a unique sense of community where parents, staff and students’ value and respect each other.
About the role
The Assistant Principal - Religious Education (APRE) provides effective professional leadership by developing and nurturing the Catholic tradition and Religious Life of the School and the coordination of Religious Education. This position is a Full Time, 12-month, Fixed-Term contract commencing in Term 1, 2025.
The purpose of the APRE is to exercise leadership and assist with the management of the school in accordance with Catholic Education policies and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.
The APRE is responsible for the supervision of those areas as delegated by the Principal and as designated in his/her duty statement which should be reviewed annually.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
* Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures
* Baptised Catholic who demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith both at school and in parish
* 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, able to respond clearly and provide and receive constructive feedback.
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:
* Competitive salary range: $145,401 - $152,543 per annum pending experience
* Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
* Salary packaging options
* Modern facilities, equipment and resources
* Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
* Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
* Deferred Salary Scheme
* Corporate health insurance
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
* Wellbeing programs and initiatives.
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
How to apply
* Please complete the application form below
* Upload a current resume with contact details of two referees (one being your current line manager and the other your Parish Priest)
* Upload a covering letter. In no more than two A4 pages, your covering letter must provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:
o Faith and Mission leadership
o Educational leadership
o Staff and community leadership
Please refer to the Position Description, Catholic School Leadership Framework and the Qualification and Study Expectations for Positions of Senior Leadership document to support your response.
* For a confidential conversation please contact Louise Vella-Cox on 07 4773 0900
* For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO Human Resources recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: 3pm Monday, 2 December 2024
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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