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Job Description
Deputy Principal – Curriculum & Administration
Commencement Date: 18 January 2025
Employment Type: Fixed Term, 5 Year Leadership Position until 12 January 2030
Salary Range: DP1 $148,812 – DP4 $160,193 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, 10 November 2024
Mount St Bernard College
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 200 students, 64% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.
About the Role
The Deputy Principal – Curriculum and Administration is a key member of the College Executive Team and is called upon to share and give direction to the educational and faith life of the College.
The Deputy Principal – Curriculum and Administration implements a vision of excellence in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting for teachers and students across the College 7-12, in alignment with the school’s policies and procedures and the Strategic Plan. There is also the need to work in partnership with the Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing, Deputy Principal – Residential and Assistant Principal – Mission to ensure a strong team-based approach is utilised when working on the college’s improvement agenda.
The role includes oversight of the school’s educational framework and teaching and learning programs for students in 7 – 12, including development of subject selection processes into QCE, Applied Learning and VET programs. Innovation, inclusion, engagement and excellence is promoted through the development of the College’s timetable, including special events and the building of staff and leader capacity through promotion and leadership of professional learning activities. The Deputy Principal- Curriculum and Administration ensures students achieve improved outcomes through rigorous, inclusive, engaging and inspiring academic curricular and extra-curricular programs.
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements
- Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Catholic 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
- Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
- Promote child safety at all times
- Current drivers’ license
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.
Position Description: Deputy Principal – Curriculum and Administration Position Description
What we offer
- Competitive salary with 12.75% Employer Superannuation Co-Contributions
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- ITAS and IPRASS allowance
- 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 further career opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 the impact of your knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities on College improvement
Select ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.
For current employees, apply via the ‘Employee Login’ tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries:
Principal
Narelle Hunt
P: 07 40961444
E: [email protected]
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