Position: Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning Commencing Date: January 2025 Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term Salary Range: $141,166-$148,100 per annum pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 15 July 2024 unless filled prior St Francis Catholic Primary School, Ayr is a Catholic co-educational school located in the town of Ayr in the Burdekin region.The school has 236 students from Prep to Year 6.The school is one of three Catholic schools that serve the Burdekin communities and is inspired by the motto, "Christ and Knowledge".Established by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1912, St Francis School remains committed to celebrating the message of Jesus Christ whilst providing educational excellence in teaching and learning.Highly professional staff and smaller class sizes provide a safe and nurturing educational environment that gives students a sense of belonging, conducive to learning.St Francis Catholic Primary School, Ayr recognises students and families are integral to the school's success and is truly blessed by a generous school community.About the role St Francis Catholic Primary School, Ayr is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning.This is a permanent teaching role with a five year fixed-term appointment to the Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning position.This role commences January, 2025.The position of Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning shares with the Principal the responsibility for learning and teaching and the development of both high expectations of students and staff and a high performance culture in the school measured through student engagement and student outcomes.The Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning will assume a senior leadership role, working with staff to drive the development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and student learning and growth across the school.To join this vibrant school community, you'll need To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning community To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers Postgraduate qualification for a position of senior leadership in Catholic schools, which includes attainment of/commitment to the completion of a minimum of 8 semester units of postgraduate study in Religious Education, Scripture, Theology, Catholic Ethos from an Australian Catholic university or institution.Full accreditation to teach in a Catholic School and accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school The capacity to enact leadership focused on living and sharing the Catholic faith, the Mission of the Church and the Catholic school ethos, with the intention of influencing and enriching the lives of students, staff and other members of the school community.Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.Current Driver's Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Desirable Criteria Five years of successful teaching experience, preferably across a range of year-levels 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.For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Teacher Position Description and Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning role.What we offer Salary increase of 3.00% from 1st July 2024 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.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 If you have a relevant teaching qualification the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.Complete the application form including your 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 at 3.00pm Monday, 15 July 2024 unless filled prior .For more career opportunities, click here Apply Now
