Assistant Principal: Religious Education

*Position:*
Assistant Principal: Religious Education

*Start date:*
19 January 2026

*Employment Status:*
Full-Time (5 year contract)

*Salary:*
$96,058 - $136,253 (pending experience % super

Closing Date:
12 September 2025

What We Are Looking For
St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Monto is seeking a dedicated and visionary leader to join the leadership team as
Assistant Principal – Religious Education (APRE)
. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spiritual and educational life of the school community.

As APRE, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality Catholic education and actively participate in the faith life of the parish. The successful applicant will possess relevant teaching experience, appropriate academic qualifications, and proven leadership capabilities.

The APRE plays a vital role in supporting the Principal in enhancing the Catholic identity of the school. This includes fostering the religious life of the school, and ensuring the effective teaching of Religion in accordance with the policies and practices of Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton.

For more information, please view the Position Description .

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.

This position will commence from 19 January 2026.

About Us
St Therese's Catholic Primary School is a small school situated in the rural community of Monto, within the Diocese of Rockhampton. The school caters for students from Prep (Preparatory Year) to Year Six. Our school has strong links with the St Therese's Parish community.

As a community we strive to create an environment dedicated to enriching the development of the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual capabilities of each individual.

About
Our beliefs about learners and learning are informed by the Diocesan Learning Framework. Through the implementation of an Inclusive Curriculum, we endeavour to develop lifelong learners who:

• value and encourage each other's special talents;
• use Christian values to shape their lives;
• contribute to the life of the parish and their communities.

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 - $96,058 - $136,253 (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
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 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 ou r
How To Apply Online Guide****

• Complete the application questions below
• Upload a Cover Letter(addressed to the Diocesan Director, Mr Michael McCusker)and Current Resume
• Upload supporting documentation (i.e., QCT Registration, marriage certificate, court order, change of name certificate, Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa (if applicable), Teaching statements of service (if applicable), Statements of Competencies/Qualifications/Academic transcripts, Accreditation to Teach documentation).
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
• Upload a written responsewith reference to the Key Characteristics (Professional Practices) as outlined in the Position Description and A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton to support your response.
• Applicants must read Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School as well as Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School policies.

Applications close Friday, 12 September 2025.
Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on
• 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 S ervices or

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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