Principal

Commencing: 16 January ****

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Senior Leadership position (6-year contract)

This position holds a Permanent Substantive Teacher Position within the Cairns Diocese

Salary Range: Paid in accordance as per the Diocese of Cairns, Catholic Education - Principals' Agreement

Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 21 August ****

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

St Teresa's School, Ravenshoe

Situated in Ravenshoe, the highest town in Queensland at 920 metres above sea level, St Teresa's School is surrounded by the World Heritage listed rainforest with an abundance of distinctly beautiful wildlife and birds. The school and parish are named in honour of St Teresa and as a Catholic school, they are passionate about aligning their words and actions in the example of Jesus Christ.

As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.

About The Role

As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.

For more information about the role please see the following attachments:

Position Description Principal PosD.pdf

Senior Leadership Positions Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in QLD.pdf

Work Requirements





Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the ChurchUnderstanding and commitment to education in the Catholic traditionProfessional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in QueenslandSuccessful teaching experience, including religious educationLeadership experience:Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadershipDemonstrated administrative abilityDemonstrated skills in interpersonal relationshipsDemonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious EducationWritten and verbal communication skills of a high orderDemonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school communitySkills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultationProfessional qualifications in EducationRegistered or eligible to register with Queensland College of TeachersCurrent driver's licenseA strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic EducationPromote child safety at all times

What we offer

Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience ITAS and IPRASS AllowancesAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Up-to-date facilities, equipment and resourcesAccess to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks' paid parental leaveProfessional development and renewalAccess to Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

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Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

Yvette McGowan

Director School Performance - Primary

P: ************

E: ******

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Principal - St Teresa'S School, Ravenshoe (Queensland)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
📍 Queensland