Position:            Principal

Location:           Emmaus College, North Rockhampton (current enrolment approx. 1340 students)
TEC Range:       $220,945 – $240,917 (inclusive of school characteristic allowance) plus 12.75% superannuation
Tenure:               Full Time
Commencing:    January 2025
Closing Date:     Wednesday 31 July 2024, 5:00pm

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of Emmaus College, North Rockhampton commencing January 2025.

Emmaus College, North Rockhampton is part of a Catholic system of kindergartens, primary schools and colleges in the Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) encompassing rural and regional centres from Mackay, south to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach.

Emmaus College is a co-educational Catholic College situated in North Rockhampton. Building on the foundations of St Stanislaus College, originally founded by the Christian Brothers in 1958 and Marian Secondary School for girls, established in 1964 by the Sisters of St Joseph, Emmaus College opened as a Year 7 to 12 College in 1993. The College anchors its practices in the teachings and way of life of Jesus and takes inspiration from the Emmaus story in Luke’s Gospel. As a community of hope and justice, the Emmaus College community celebrates God’s love and the dignity of each person, and offers the opportunity for all to engage in the Catholic identity and ethos of the college, which permeates the entire curriculum.

The educational mission of Emmaus College is to provide holistic, relevant, Catholic secondary education to students and families who seek its values. This mission is enacted through a wide variety of learning experiences which are enriching and founded on right relationships. The separate Middle School and Senior School campuses create learning environments designed to nurture and empower the students. Learning at Emmaus College takes place using the latest technology, in modern spaces.

About the role

As Principal, you will be a committed, practising Catholic educator with the capability to lead the religious life of the College and dedicated to ensuring students are provided with the very best opportunities to grow in faith, achieve success and where engagement and wellbeing are nurtured within a positive, safe and supportive environment.

The Principal’s call to leadership is a call to respond to the centrality of Jesus Christ in all aspects of school life and serve the Mission of Catholic Education. The position of Principal provides for the leadership and management of quality Catholic schooling whilst allowing for personal growth and professional development within the role.

The Principal is the leading educator within the school, inspiring students, staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning and personal growth while seeking to help others deepen their knowledge and experience of our Catholic faith.

In your role as Principal of Emmaus College, you will be supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, Indigenous Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.

You will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Rockhampton Region).

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

• Promotes an authentic Catholic vision in the school’s goals, policies, programs and structures
• 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 with the capability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education
• has experience of successful leadership in 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 the areas of the duty statement
• can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels and
  • Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
  • Diocesan policies and directives
  • Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
  • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

What we offer – in addition to a competitive salary range, the following incentives apply

• Salary packaging options
• Superannuation of 12.75%
• Relocation
• Professional Renewal Leave
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health schemes with either (Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance)
• Professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Current Blue Card with Blue Card Services Queensland
• Australian work rights

How to apply

1. Please complete the application form via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1038
2. Upload a current resume and supporting documentation (inclusive of three referees (your current Principal/Line Manager, a professional referee and your Parish Priest)).
3. Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
4. Upload a covering letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton, Mr Michael McCusker).
5. In no more than 2 A4 pages, address the key criteria below and provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:
   • Enhancing Catholic ethos and identity
   • Leading teaching and learning
   • Developing self and others
   • Leading improvement, innovation and change
   • Leading the management of the school
   • Engaging and working with the community

Please refer to the Position Description and A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton to support your response.

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton do not need to supply copies of documentation that we already have on file.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director 07 4994 8000).
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close: Wednesday, 31 July 2024 5:00pm.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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