Deputy Principal- Primary

5 days ago

Northern QLD, Australia Townsville Catholic Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.

About the role

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towersis seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Principal - Primary to join the College Leadership Team. This role is a Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Termcontractcommencing Term 1, 2026.

The purpose of the Deputy Principal – Primary is to exercise leadership and assist with management of the College in accordance with Catholic Education policy and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.

Leadership presence is described as being present to the college community as an entity and as an individual. The presence of leadership of the Deputy Principal – Mission and Culture will be enacted through a variety of dynamics including: being physically present, being emotionally present, being spiritually present and being nurturing of the ethos and the story.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

  • Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith
  • 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 able to provide and receive constructive feedback

What we offer

An attractive remuneration package including:

  • Competitive salary range
  • Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
  • Salary packaging options
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • Up to 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Corporate health insurance
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
  • Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.

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