Assistant Principal - Religious Education Commencement Date: Monday 20th January 2025
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (5 Year) Senior Leadership position
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position in the Diocese.
Salary Range: Assistant Principal (AP 1 $145,401 - AP 3 $152,543 per annum FTE), commensurate with experience
Closing Date for Applications: 8:00am, Monday, 25 November 2024 (unless filled prior)
St Therese's School, Bentley Park St Therese's Parish School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Edmonton Parish. Located just 20 minutes south of Cairns City, St Therese's provides Catholic Education to an area that is currently referred to as the 'growth corridor' of Cairns. Today, it has an enrolment of approximately 620 students, Prep to Year 6.
About the Role The Assistant Principal – Religious Education is directly responsible to the Principal for the performance of their duties. They will work closely with the Assistant Principal – Administration, Leader of Learning and Teaching, Leader of Diversity and Leader of Engagement. The leadership team collaborates in decision making and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of school goals.
The APRE promotes equity, excellence and justice across the schools system, and demonstrates leadership by engaging and contributing as a highly effective community builder, internal and external to the school.
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church. Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition. Postgraduate (Master level) qualifications in Education and/or Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland. Leadership experience: Demonstrated ability in religious and education leadership. Demonstrated administrative ability. Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels with particular reference to Religious Education. Written and verbal communication skills of a high order. Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community. Skills for building community including facilitation, delegation and consultation. Professional qualifications in Education, Bachelor of Education (Master of Education preferred). Minimum of 5 years classroom experience. Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers. Current drivers licence. Promote child safety at all times. A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education. Application Requirements Complete the Application Form Upload your Resume and Cover Letter Upload a written statement (up to 1,000 words), showcasing your impact of knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities on school improvement. Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries: Principal
Kathy Fleming
P: 07 4081 3400
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