<p>Applications are invited for the position of <strong>Assistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE)</strong> to join the leadership team at St Joseph&#39;s Catholic Primary School, Blackall.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>For more information, please view the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1040/assets/24646407" rel="nofollow"><u>Position Description</u></a>.</p><p><strong>This is a full-time position commencing from 20 January 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Key leadership qualities and capabilities</strong></p><p>We are seeking to appoint a leader who</p><ul><li>is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic education</li><li>has experience of successful leadership in Catholic education</li><li>can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives</li><li>has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community</li><li>is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APRE duty statement, and<ul><li>can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels</li><li>Catholic church teachings, principles and values</li><li>Diocesan policies and directives</li><li>The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter</li><li>Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p><strong>St Joseph&#39;s Catholic Primary School, Blackall</strong> was originally established by the Josephite Sisters in 1917 to serve the catholic families of the far west. St. Joseph’s School exists for the education of children from Prep to Year Six and is a co-educational facility still serving the township and surrounding properties of Blackall.</p><p>​St Joseph&#39;s Mission Statement stresses the need for a partnership to be forged between parents and school. If we are to be effective in the education of your child, then we must encourage this cooperative teacher-parent relationship. Education and Catholic Education in particular, is a three-way process of communication involving teacher, child and parent. As a family school, parents are encouraged to become involved in their child’s education. Our teachers are always willing to discuss your child’s progress, his/her learning needs and any problems that might arise. Our Mission Statement also emphasizes a child centred education which recognises and respects the needs and talents of each individual, this is paramount to what St. Joseph’s and our patron saint St. Joseph is all about.</p><p><strong>Mandatory Requirements </strong></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration</li><li>Australian work rights</li></ul><p><strong>Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary range - <strong>$93,259 - $ 130,274 (pending experience)</strong></li><li>Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%</li><li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)</li><li>39 weeks of term time for a school year</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Location allowances</li><li>Subsidised housing</li><li>Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)</li><li>Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance</li><li>Leadership development opportunities</li><li>Modern facilities and resources</li><li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li><li>Deferred Salary Scheme</li><li>Induction process, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support</li></ul><p>For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our <a href="https://www.rok.catholic.edu.au/careers/benefits-of-working-remotely/" rel="nofollow"><u>website</u></a>.</p><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p><strong>Please review our </strong><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER561/assets/19889639" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>How To Apply Online Guide</u></strong></a></p><ul><li>Complete the <strong>application questions below</strong></li><li>Upload a <strong>Cover Letter </strong>(addressed to the Diocesan Director, Mr Michael McCusker)<strong> and Current Resume</strong></li><li>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).</li><li>Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER3/assets/14405032" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>Statement of Principles</u></strong></a> for employment in Catholic Schools. </li><li>Applicants must read <a href="https://os-data-2.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/rok-catholic-edu-au/bundle6/201803_accreditation_to_teach_in_a_catholic_school_policy_v6.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School</u></strong></a><strong> </strong>as well as <a href="https://os-data-2.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/rok-catholic-edu-au/bundle6/202208_accreditation_to_teach_religion_in_a_catholic_school_policy_version_7.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School</u></strong></a> policies.</li><li>Upload a <strong>written response </strong>with reference to the Key Characteristics as outlined in the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1040/assets/24646407" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>Position Description</u></strong></a> and <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER2/assets/14417196" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton</u></strong></a> to support your response.                </li></ul><p><strong>Applications close: Monday, 22 July 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>Further information </strong></p><ul><li>For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on 07 4994 8000. </li><li>To learn more about Accreditation, please view our <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER854/assets/22870214" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation Information Sheet</u></a>.</li><li>For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or <a href="mailto:Employment&#64;rok.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><u>Employment&#64;rok.catholic.edu.au</u></a> </li></ul><p><i>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.</i></p><p># bethedifference</p>