Acting Assistant Principal

2 weeks ago


Richmond Hill, Australia Townsville Catholic Education Full time

About the role

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced and dedicated Acting Assistant Principal - Religious Education - Secondary (APRE) . This position is an Acting, Full Time, Fixed Term (4 month) appointment. The appointment commences on the 13 January 2025 to 16 May 2025.

The APRE plays a key role in assisting the Principal in evangelising the Mission of the Church through coordinating and managing the Religious Education Curriculum and nurturing the Religious Life of the School. They are charged with prioritising enhancing their school's Catholic identity and culture through being the lead teacher, specialist and moderator of Religious Education, and supporting and developing the professional formation of staff.

The purpose of the APRE role is to exercise senior leadership and assist the Principal with the management of the school in accordance with Catholic tradition in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, policies, processes and practices. The APRE is responsible for the supervision of those areas as delegated by the Principal and as designated in his/her duty statement which should be reviewed annually.

Key Leadership qualities and capabilities

Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures  Baptised Catholic who demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith both at school and in parish 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 and provide and receive constructive feedback.

Mandatory Criteria

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner  Is committed to the Catholic faith, an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community and is free from any impediment to full communion with the church  Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers A minimum of 8 semester units of post graduate study in Religious Education, Scripture, Theology, Catholic Ethos and/or currently undertaking, with a commitment to completion Full accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school Is committed to the Catholic faith, an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community and is free from any impediment to full communion with the church Current Driver’s Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Desirable Criteria

Masters or other postgraduate qualification in Theology, Religious Education or Educational Leadership from an Australian Catholic university Recent leadership experience in a Catholic School with the ability to lead the drive for educational excellence Can show evidence of educational, pastoral, theological and managerial aspects of school leadership.

What we offer

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.

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.



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