Position: Assistant Principal - Religious Education (Primary)
Location: St Kieran's Catholic School, Mount Isa
Salary Range: $84,077-121,092 + $9,182 Senior Leadership Allowance + Super + Allowances

Incentives: IPRASS and ITAS Allowance
Tenure: Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Commencing Date: Monday, 21 April 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 unless filled prior

St Kieran's Catholic School, Mount Isa offers prep to year 6 and has a strong commitment to communication. The school prides itself on being familiar with every member of the school community, as well as being attuned to the individual needs of others. St Kieran's Catholic School boasts a long tradition of outstanding performance in academic, sporting and cultural arenas.

About the role

St Kieran's Catholic School 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 position.

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.

Please note that if the preferred candidate is currently on EPT, that when in a Senior Leadership role such as this, EPT is not available and the salary will be P8 plus the allowances.

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.

What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:

• Vacation Travel Allowance
• Living & Accommodation Allowance
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellbeing Allowance
• IPRASS financial bonus for teachers who work in our more isolated schools

• Competitive salary range: $145,401 - $152,543 per annum pending experience
  
• Benefits of working remotely
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Firm lifelong teacher networks
• 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

• Faith and Mission leadership
• Educational leadership
• Staff and community leadership

• Please complete the application form below
• Upload a current resume with contact details of three 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:

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.

TCEO Strategic Direction 2022 - 2026

• For a confidential conversation please visit our TCEO job ad listing and the contacts details will be there.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO People and Safety recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close: at 3pm Monday, 10 March 2025

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