Assistant Principal Pastoral - Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham

Permanent / Contract full-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Closing date October 7, 2024, 3 p.m.
LocationIngham QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent / Contract

About this job

Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Principal Pastoral. This is a permanent teaching role with a five year fixed-term appointment to the Assistant Principal - Pastoral position. 

The purpose of Pastoral Care at the College is to promote the building of a Christian community through cooperative learning, and using consistent management practices when supporting students.

The purpose of the Assistant Principal Pastoral is to exercise leadership and assist with management of the college in accordance with Catholic Education policy and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.

The Assistant Principal Pastoral has delegated responsibility for the leadership, development and administration of excellence in pastoral care within the college and works closely with the leadership team on college wide pastoral care matters.

The Assistant Principal Pastoral assumes responsibility for contributing to the education of the students within the College and for participating in leading, developing and maintaining the ethos and character of the College.

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and work with staff cohorts to establish and maintain a collaborative learning culture
  • Demonstrated capacity and commitment to enhance curriculum, college development, leadership and Principal support
  • Well-developed skills in the planning of college administration and organisation
  • To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning community.

Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
  • Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
  • Full accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
  • Is committed to the Catholic faith, and supports the ethos of Catholic Education
  • Current Driver’s Licence
  • Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

Desirable Criteria

  • Masters or other post graduate qualification in Theology, Religious Education or Educational Leadership
  • 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.
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