Assistant Principal - Religious Education (Secondary) 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, 30 September 2024 unless filled prior
St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is a Catholic secondary boy's boarding college located in an ideal rural setting in the heart of the Herbert River Valley, approximately 30 km northwest of Ingham and situated on Warrgamay land.
About the role
St. Teresa's College, Abergowrie is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Principal - Religious Education (APRE) . 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 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
Full accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
A minimum of 8 semester units of postgraduate study in Religious Education, Scripture, Theology, Catholic Ethos and/or currently undertaking, with a commitment to completion
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 from an Australian Catholic university
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
Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.
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