Position Type: Permanent Teacher & Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM)

Employment Status: Permanent/Fixed Term Contract

The Prospect

St John the Baptist Catholic School is looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic individual to the role of Assistant Principal, Religious Identity &

Mission (APRIM) commencing Monday 18th January 2027. The appointed APRIM will demonstrate a high level of faith leadership, a strong commitment to excellence and will foster strong community relationships. The APRIM will work closely with the Principal and other staff to deliver informed practice methodology that considers and engages the learning styles and faith experience of each individual.

This appointment is to a permanent teaching position with a 4-year fixed term contract as Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM) offered as 0.6 FTE. A 0.4 FTE Teaching load is negotiable.

About You

The successful candidate will:

- Be an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
- Actively contribute to the faith leadership and Catholic identity of the school in alignment with its vision, mission and Josephite Tradition.
- Demonstrate skills in promoting the Catholic identity and associated customs within the school community.
- Demonstrate highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the members of the school, parish and wider community (students, staff, parents and families).
- Demonstrate an ability in leading, planning, implementing and evaluating a Religious Education curriculum based on the Crossways curriculum.
- Demonstrate skills in actively promoting faith formation and the ability to dynamically lead staff in this area.
- Demonstrate capacity for collaborative leadership, demonstrating high level organisational, team building and mentoring skills.
- Demonstrates commitment to contributing to a vibrant, productive school, parish and community and to actively participate as part of the Southern Region.





- For further information refer to the Position Description

Why Us?

- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Contemporary teaching and learning practices
- A strong focus on wellbeing
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A vibrant school culture centred on respect, compassion and belonging
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families

About Us

At St John the Baptist Catholic School, we are more than a workplace. We are a welcoming Christ-centred community where staff, students and families work together to create opportunities for encountering life to the full. Guided by the Josephite tradition of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and inspired by our commitment to faith, learning and service, we strive to nurture thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

How to Apply To apply for the APRIM role, please upload the following documents with your application:

- A completed ‘CESA APRIM CV Form’, in lieu of a CV, which includes the contact details of 2 professional referees, including your School Principal
- A copy of the ‘Parish Priest Reference Form’ (as the third referee) which has been completed by your Parish Priest within the last 12 months.

- A completed ‘CESA Employment Declaration Form’.

- A written Statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the ‘Essential Criteria’ outlined in the Position Information Document.
- An academic transcript which outlines the Theology postgraduate units completed.
- Your current Teacher’s Registration Certificate and Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School (CESA) documents.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain/hold a valid DHS Working with Children Check.

- - Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements appl

📌 Permanent Teacher & Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM) (Adelaide)
🏢 Catholic Education South Australia
📍 Adelaide