<p><strong>FULL TIME| PERMANENT | COMMENCING IMMEDIATELY</strong></p><p>Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking leader passionate about faith formation, innovation in education, and community engagement? </p><p>Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School invites you to apply for a unique opportunity to shape the future of our students as the <strong>Assistant Principal Religious Education / Religious Education Coordinator</strong>.</p><p><strong>The School:</strong></p><p>Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School (LACS) is situated in the Santa Teresa community, about 83 km south-east of Alice Springs. The community started as a Catholic Mission in the early 1950s. The local Arrernte language is the first, most frequently used language. The school also features a strong English as an additional language/dialect (EALD) approach. There are about 600 people in the community and a school enrolment of approximately 130 students from Pre-School to year 12. </p><p><strong>The Position:</strong></p><p>The Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) or Religious Education Coordinator (REC) shares with the Principal the responsibility for spiritual and theological leadership and the development of faith formation while ensuring the Catholic perspective is integrated across the school. The APRE / REC is a member of the school&#39;s executive leadership team, and collaborates in the strong leadership that the Principal and the school&#39;s leadership team provides. This executive position is to be held by a practicing Catholic who is committed to the Catholic faith.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Be a Catholic who is an active member of a Catholic Sunday Eucharistic community</li><li>A person with integrity who has a personal relationship with and commitment to Christ and a just engagement with the world</li><li>Capacity to promote and lead the identity and mission of the school as a Catholic school in the context of a pluralised and secularised society</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to lead others in faith formation experiences and social justice initiatives</li><li>A skilled educator with demonstrated capacity to lead a team of educators in the design, implementation and assessment practices in the Religious Education curriculum</li><li>Demonstrates contemporary pedagogical practice in Religious Education relevant to the cultural context of the school community</li><li>Effective and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Hold a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and completion or working towards a Masters Degree in Religious Education, Theological Studies and or Catholic educational leadership (or equivalent).</li></ul><p><strong>What we Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary</li><li>Relocation Assistance up to $ 4,000.00</li><li>Funded Professional Development</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Discounted school fees for Catholic Schools</li></ul><p><strong>Salary is commensurate to qualifications.</strong></p><p>The position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.</p><p><strong>Full details are outlined in the position description.</strong></p><p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p><strong>DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION PACK FROM THE APPLICATION LINKS AS PER THE BELOW</strong></p><p><strong>For external applicants, click &#39;Apply Online &#39; to complete the application.</strong></p><p><strong>For CENT internal employees - click on the below link to complete the application:</strong></p><p><a href="https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token&#61;44d3bf7c-ae93-4180-87d1-27e402014215&amp;f&#61;%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite&#61;CES" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token&#61;44d3bf7c-ae93-4180-87d1-27e402014215&amp;f&#61;%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite&#61;CES</strong></a></p><p>To apply for this position, complete all the sections in the system by providing your resume, one page cover letter, address the essential criteria in the position description and all the supporting documents as outlined in the information pack. </p><p>If you require any additional information regarding this position you are welcome to contact Recruitment on (08) 89 841 400.</p><p><strong>APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 11 FEBRUARY 2025</strong></p>