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Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary, MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter (QLD)

posted 4 days ago in Education , in Leadership
  • Queensland View on Map
  • Post Date : 24 October 2024
  • Apply Before : 15 November 2024
  • Salary: AU$148,400.00 - AU$160,193.00 / Yearly
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Job Description

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate leader to join our team as Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary commencing in January 2025.


Contract Dates: 18 January 2025 – 18 January 2030
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term Leadership Position – 5 years (This position holds a full-time, permanent Teaching position)
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience – DP1 $148,812 to DP4 $160,193 FTE Gross per annum +12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 15 November 2024

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025.  Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The primary role of the Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary is to assist the Principal in the overall leadership of the College. The Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary will provide general leadership to support the Principal in:

  • growing the engagement, progress, achievement, and wellbeing of each student in the College.
  • building a sustainable College community, ensuring stewardship of resources (including staffing) with transparency, accountability, and compliance.
  • building the religious life of the College and a vibrant Catholic identity within the College community.

The reporting responsibility is directly to the Principal. With other members of the College Leadership Team, the role assists the Principal in the spiritual, academic, pastoral, and administrative domains of Leadership.

The Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary is directly responsible for overall strategic operations and management of the College including people and culture. The Deputy Principal – Secondary will work closely with the Principal and other members of the College Leadership Team to promote and foster the implementation of the College Vision, Mission, and Strategic Directions.

The Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary deputises for the Principal:

  • by formal delegation accepts responsibility for the College in extended absence of the Principal.
  • by informal delegation represents the Principal at functions, associations, and networks.

with delegated authority when dealing with staff, students, and parents.

For further information, please download the Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary Position Description Download File MCC PD Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary.pdf

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements

  • Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Catholic Church
  • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education.
  • Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers.
  • Successful teaching experience, including religious education.
  • Leadership experience:
    • Demonstrated ability in educational leadership
    • Demonstrated administrative ability
    • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
  • Written and verbal communication skills of a high level
  • Commitment to participate in the prayer, liturgy, and sacramental life of the school community.
  • Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
  • Current drivers’ licence.
  • Promote child safety at all times

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
  • 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
  • Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility Requirements

Application Requirements

  • Complete the Application Form
  • Upload your Resume and Cover Letter and any other supporting documents
  • Upload a written statement (up to 1,000 words), showcasing your impact of knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities on school improvement

Select ‘Apply Now‘ to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the ‘Employee Login‘ tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Enquiries

Melissa Canton – Human Resources Officer
P:  07 4081 7600
E:  [email protected]

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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