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Position: Assistant Principal - Religious Education (Primary)
Salary Range: $145,401 - $152,543 per annum pending experience
Commencing Date: January 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: Monday, 30 September 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 295 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 - Religious Education .
This position is a permanent teaching role with a Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term appointment to the Assistant Principal - Religious Education.
The Assistant Principal - Religious Education (APRE) provides effective professional leadership by developing and nurturing the Catholic tradition and Religious Life of the School and the coordination of Religious Education.
The purpose of the APRE is to exercise leadership and assist with the management of the school in accordance with Catholic Education policies and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.
The APRE is responsible for the supervision of those areas as delegated by the Principal and as designated in his/her duty statement which should be reviewed annually.
Key Leadership qualities and capabilities Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures Baptised Catholic who demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith both at school and in parish Displays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimism Displays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groups Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships Is an effective coach, able to respond clearly and provide and receive constructive feedback.
Mandatory Criteria 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 communion with the church Current Driver's Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Masters or other postgraduate qualification in Theology, Religious Education or Educational Leadership Recent leadership experience in a Catholic School with the ability to lead the drive for educational excellence Can show evidence of educational, pastoral, theological and managerial aspects of school leadership.
What we offer Competitive salary range Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading Salary packaging options Modern facilities, equipment and resources Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement) Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service Up to 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme Corporate health insurance Induction, professional development and learning opportunities 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 Please complete the application form below Upload a current resume with contact details of two referees (one being your current line manager and the other your Parish Priest) Upload a covering letter .
In no more than two A4 pages, your covering letter must provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:Faith and Mission leadership Educational leadership Staff leadership Community leadership Strategic leadership Organisational leadership APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3.00 pm on Monday, 30 September 2024.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education.
We offer excitement, challenges, an amazing community and a professional, supportive environment.
With a network of 29 schools and more than 2,500 staff throughout the Diocese, the Townsville Catholic Diocese offers a diverse range of opportunities.
The Diocese of Townsville covers an area that extends from Proserpine in the south through to Ingham in the north, and also extends west to the Northern Territory border.
This includes the major commercial centres of Townsville and Mount Isa and several rural and remote communities including Palm Island.
Whether it be coastal cities and towns, outback communities or a tropical island, Townsville Catholic Education is looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.
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