Assistant Principal - Religious Education SecondaryPosition: Assistant Principal - Religious Education SecondarySalary Range: $145,401 - $152,543 per annum pending experienceCommencing Date: January 2025Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term ContractClosing Date: Monday, 25 November 2024Burdekin 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.About the roleBurdekin 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.Key Leadership qualities and capabilitiesPromotes the Catholic mission and vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structuresBaptised Catholic who demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith both at school and in parishDisplays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimismDisplays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groupsBuilds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationshipsIs an effective coach, able to respond clearly and provide and receive constructive feedback.Mandatory CriteriaAbility to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe mannerIs committed to the Catholic faith, an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community and is free from any impediment to full communion with the churchAppropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of TeachersA minimum of 8 semester units of post graduate study in Religious Education, Scripture, Theology, Catholic Ethos and/or currently undertaking, with a commitment to completionFull accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic schoolCurrent Driver's LicenceAbility to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of TownsvilleMasters or other postgraduate qualification in Theology, Religious Education or Educational LeadershipRecent leadership experience in a Catholic School with the ability to lead the drive for educational excellenceCan show evidence of educational, pastoral, theological and managerial aspects of school leadership.What we offerCompetitive salary rangeAnnual Leave at 17.5% leave loadingSalary packaging optionsModern facilities, equipment and resourcesSuperannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous serviceUp to 14 Weeks' paid parental leaveDeferred Salary SchemeCorporate health insuranceInduction, professional development and learning opportunitiesWellbeing programs and initiatives.How to applyPlease complete the application form belowUpload 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 leadershipEducational leadershipStaff leadershipCommunity leadershipStrategic leadershipOrganisational leadershipAPPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3.00 pm on Monday, 25 November 2024 unless filled priorApplications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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