Assistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM)

Position Type

School Leadership

Commence Date

18 Jan 2027

Employment Status

Permanent / Ongoing

FTE/Hours per week

Full Time

Subject(s)/Grade

Assistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission

Role Details

The Opportunity

We are seeking a suitably qualified candidate for the position of:

Position: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM) (1.0FTE)

Subjects: APRIM (Fixed term) 0.6 FTE with a 0.4 FTE Permanent Teaching Load

Commencing: January 2027

This is a senior leadership role requiring active involvement in a Sunday Catholic Eucharistic community, as well as a commitment to life-long and life-wide growth as a leader in the Catholic Church. This leader is called to demonstrate a commitment to witnessing and living out our Catholic beliefs, rituals and values with committed action.

Key responsibilities include:

In diocesan schools, the APRIM is responsible to the Principal for the leadership of the school as an authentic Catholic educational community. The APRIM is also accountable, through the Principal, to the school community, Catholic Education SA, and the local and wider Church community.

The APRIM oversees:

- Leadership in Faith and Catholic Identity
- Leadership in Learning and Religious Education
- Leadership in Community and Culture
- Leadership in Resource Operations

About You

The APRIM will:

- Be a Catholic who is an active member of a Catholic Sunday Eucharistic community;
- Be able to demonstrate exemplary commitment to the Catholic Church and its teaching;
- Be a skilled educator and committed learner;
- Be strongly committed to the development of the religious dimension of the Catholic school;
- Have excellent skills in the design and delivery of Religious Education curriculum;
- With demonstrated ability with employing contemporary pedagogies;
- Be committed to and capable of working collaboratively in a partnership model.





QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The APRIM will have:

- Registration as a teacher in South Australia;
- Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School (CESA);
- Completed, or embarked upon prior to appointment* (with a minimum of acceptance into the degree and enrolment in a unit), a relevant Masters Degree in Catholic Studies (eg Religious Education, Theological Studies or Catholic Educational Leadership) which has a substantial component of theology, or comparable qualification (eg a Bachelors Degree of Theology).
There needs to be a minimum of 4 tertiary units in theology (inclusive of scripture) across all qualifications. (*This requirement is to be completed by the second period of tenure);
- At least 5 years teaching experience as a successful teacher of Religious Education;
- Endorsement from school leadership of demonstrated leadership capabilities.

It is recommended that the APRIM will have completed a recognised leadership preparation program such as the Aspiring Leaders Program or possess equivalent experience.

For further information refer to the Position Description APRIM Position Information and Application Document

Tenison Woods College

As an Early Years to Year 12 Catholic, coeducational College, Tenison Woods College is renowned for its academic achievement, wonderful facilities, strong pastoral care program, close involvement of families and a safe, supportive learning environment. The College has a robust commitment to creating positive futures for all students through its motto of ‘Let Your Light Shine’. Staff thrive on the leadership and professional development opportunities provided by the College and enjoy the benefits of working in a well-resourced and exciting learning environment.

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