Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Mission to join the leadership team at Marist College, Emerald.

In this leadership position you will exhibit a deep commitment to providing quality Catholic education, participate in the faith life of the parish, as well as have appropriate teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.

The position of Assistant Principal: Mission acknowledges the important and distinctive place of religious education and faith development within Catholic schools. The Assistant Principal: Mission focuses on providing leadership in religious education, including the religious life of the school, according to Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton policies and procedures.

We are seeking a faith inspired professional educator with vision, energy and a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of students.

This is a full-time position commencing from 20 January 2025.

Key Characteristics

• Enhancing Catholic Ethos and Identity: Fostering the religious life of the school through Christian witness, active participation in a parish, promotion of Gospel Values and the provision of quality Religious Education.
• Leading, Teaching and Learning: Ability to develop and implement high quality learning and teaching programs.
• Developing self and others: Supporting others and building capacity with a focus on continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Leading improvement, innovation and change: Aligning strategic goals and initiatives with the vision and mission of the school and School Review and Improvement Processes.
• Engaging and working with the community: Ability to foster and develop appropriate relationships with school staff, students, parents, clergy, parishioners and the wider community.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic education
• can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
• has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community
• is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APRE duty statement, and
  • can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels
  • Catholic church teachings, principles and values
  • Diocesan policies and directives
  • The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
  • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

About us

Marist College, Emerald is a catholic co-educational secondary college situated in the Central Highlands, three hours west of Rockhampton. The College draws students from Emerald as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie, Springsure, the Gemfields, Clermont, Blackwater, Tieri, Capella and many rural properties and currently caters for years with an enrolment of 660 students.

Mandatory Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary range – $145,401 – $152,543 (pending experience)
• Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Relocation assistance
• Location allowances
• Subsidised housing
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Induction process, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support

For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.

How to apply 

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

Complete an application form via our website – https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1059

Applications close: Friday, 9 August 2024.

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on 07 4994 8000.
• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or [email protected]

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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