Position: Assistant Principal - Religious Education Secondary Salary Range: $145,401 - $152,543 per annum pending experience Commencing Date: January 2025 Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract Closing Date: Monday, 25 November 2024 Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is a secondary co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 12.
The school is a member of the Marist Brothers' network and has strong links with St Francis School, Ayr and St Colman's School, Home Hill enabling a total experience of Catholic education for the student.
The school provides quality education with a broad curriculum base within a caring Christian environment.
Opportunities exist for those students seeking an academic education along with those seeking a more vocational direction.
About the role Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is seeking applications from appropriate candidates for the position of Assistant Principal - Religious Education .
This position is a full time, 5 Year Fixed Term appointment.
The APRE plays a key role in assisting the Principal in evangelising the Mission of the Church through coordinating and managing the Religious Education Curriculum and nurturing the Religious Life of the School.
They are charged with prioritising enhancing their school's Catholic identity and culture through being the lead teacher, specialist and moderator of Religious Education, and supporting and developing the professional formation of staff.
The purpose of the APRE role is to exercise senior leadership and assist the Principal with the management of the school in accordance with Catholic tradition in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, policies, 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 mission and 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 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 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 Desirable Criteria 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 your Parish Priest and two other referees (one being your line manager) 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 Please refer to the Position Description, Catholic School Leadership Framework and the Qualification and Study Expectations for Positions of Senior Leadership document to support your response.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3.00 pm on Monday, 25 November 2024.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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