Assistant Principal: Religious Education

St Therese's Catholic Primary School - Monto

MONTO, QLD 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 January 2025


Showcase your leadership skills in the community of Monto, Queensland, in this rewarding role.

<p>Applications are invited for the position of <strong>Assistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE)</strong> to join the leadership team at St Therese&#39;s Catholic Primary School, Monto. This is a full-time 12 month contract, with the possibility of extension. </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>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 Therese’s School</strong> 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.</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 - $132,283 (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>Please complete an application form via our website - <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1209" rel="nofollow">https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1209</a></p><p><strong>Applications close: Monday, 6 January 2025.</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>