About this job
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in:
- building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
- growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
- building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.
As a key member of our school leadership team, you will support the Principal to provide effective leadership within the school community to ensure that staff and students receive quality formation and education in accordance with Catholic faith and Christian principles. This would typically involve planning, directing and regularly evaluating formation, identity and service-learning activities and by reviewing the efficacy of processes to support the religious life of the College.
With energy and authenticity, you will:
- Actively work to embed a culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness
- Contribute to a culture of reflection and self-review and renewal, assisting staff and students to respond to the Catholic Identity, wellbeing, learning and teaching (EIA) agenda of the College
- Provide leadership spiritual and faith formation
- Lead our Religious Education Curriculum to drive highly effective, evidence-based professional practice in the Religious Education department.
About the organisation
BCE is a learning community of over 145 schools. We aim to provide quality teaching and learning outcomes for Prep to Year 12 students.
About our school
Nestled in 15 hectares of leafy greenspace in Brisbane's north, St John Fisher College blends strong academics with vocational experiences, fostering a readiness within students to take on a dynamic world. Our campus boasts upgraded facilities and is the home to FisherONE, which is pioneering online learning for Brisbane Catholic Education. With 650 students, exceptional academic achievements, a vibrant community, and a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, St John Fisher College is the destination for education professionals to develop their careers. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing January 2025
Initial Contract Period: Initial 5 year contract phase with a further 5 years subject to satisfactory performance in the role
Salary and Range: $145,401 - $152,544 per annum plus Super
Campus: Secondary College | 680 enrolments
Why work with BCE? Stronger connections today. Inspired people tomorrow. Belonging to something bigger allows us all to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all be proud to be part of. You will quickly become a core part of a compassionate and professional team that values diversity of thought and a commitment to building and shaping future generations.
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference
- Up to 12.75% superannuation (with co-contributions)
- Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and sacrificing options
- Access to professional development
You will have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to equitably participate, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
NB: The Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided as attachments, and should be downloaded from this webpage prior to the commencement of your application (see below).
Contact Person: Chantel Murphy
Contact Telephone: 07 3033 7634
Contact Email: Chantel.Murphy@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024