Assistant Principal - Administration

Location: Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale
Salary Range: $145,401 - $152,543 per annum pending experience
Classification: Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Commencing Date: January 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 21 October 2023
Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale is a co-educational college that offers classes from Prep to Year 12.
The college values effort, commitment and support and challenges students to become their best selves.
In doing so, a college environment is provided in which students can grow holistically.
The college promotes activities, processes and structures that enhance a love of life.

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.
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.

About the role
The purpose of the Assistant Principal Administration - Secondary is to exercise leadership and assist with management of the school in accordance with Catholic Education policy and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.

The position of Assistant Principal Administration - Secondary is a significant Senior Leadership position in the College's organisational structure and a member of the College Leadership Team.
The Assistant Principal Administration - Secondary provides general leadership in support of the Principal in the achievement of the acknowledged mission and goals of the College community.
The Assistant Principal Administration – Secondary will have teaching responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities
To provide, under the direction of the Principal and in a manner that is in harmony with the philosophy of the College, efficient and effective leadership.

Leadership and Management Collaborate with the Secondary and College Leadership Teams to implement operational procedures ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and optimal use of facilities of our P-12 college.
Set clear expectations by communicating the College's goals, priorities and expectations to all staff members.
Make well-informed, timely decisions that align with the College's priorities, involving staff when appropriate to encourage collective ownership.
Lead by example, demonstrating the values, ethics and behaviours expected from staff.
Be a role model in terms of work ethic, integrity and professionalism.
Communicate concisely and considerately, ensuring effective information flow between staff and leadership, keeping all informed about organisational changes, goals and strategies.
Model effective leadership, which includes commitment to ongoing professional development and personal health and wellbeing to manage the complexity of the role.
Utilise data in decision making to improve school operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation and enhanced student outcomes.
Contribute to developing, implementing and reviewing school policies to ensure alignment with the College's vision and regulatory requirements.
Foster collaboration with other educational institutions and external organisations to enhance learning opportunities and broaden the College's network.
Operational Management Provide strategic leadership in event management and timetabling.
Develop and maintain comprehensive school timetables using advanced scheduling software.
Oversee coordination of duty rosters, meeting schedules and exam timetables.
Manage integrated calendar systems for school-wide event planning, including assessment schedules.
Supervise student timetables, resource allocation and subject selection procedures.
Oversee logistics and coordinate with key staff members for diverse school functions.
Implement efficient systems for excursion approvals and scheduling.
Community and Staff Development Develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, families, caregivers, parish and all those associated with the broader community.
Establish and maintain partnerships with other schools, universities and relevant organisations to create opportunities for staff and students.
Support, develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enhance teacher capacity.
Support Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) applications.
Facilitate targeted professional learning opportunities aligned with the College's goals and priorities.
Additionally, the Assistant Principal Administration – Secondary provides specific leadership in those areas delegated by the Principal.

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and work with staff cohorts to establish and maintain a collaborative learning culture.
Demonstrated capacity and commitment to enhance curriculum, college development, leadership and Principal support.
Well-developed skills in the planning of college administration and organisation.
To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning community.
Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers.
A minimum of 8 semester units of post graduate study in Religious Education, Scripture, Theology, Catholic Ethos and/or currently undertaking, with a commitment to completion.
Full accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school.
Is committed to the Catholic faith, an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community and is free from any impediment to full acceptance by the church and the school community.
Current Driver's Licence.
Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
Desirable Criteria
Masters or other post graduate qualification in Theology, Religious Education or Educational Leadership.
Can show evidence of educational, pastoral, theological and managerial aspects of school leadership.
Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process.
Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Teacher Position Description and Assistant Principal - Administration role.

What we offer
Competitive salary.
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.
Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary.
Modern facilities, equipment and resources.
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable).
14 Weeks' paid parental leave.
Deferred Salary Scheme.
Access to corporate health schemes.
Professional learning programs.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Leadership development opportunities.
Firm lifelong teacher networks.
Wellbeing programs and initiatives.
How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.

Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address).
Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description.
Upload a current resume .
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close: 3pm Monday, 21 October 2024 .

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