Deputy Principal - Primary

Permanent 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.

Job Reference TCE593
Closing date October 9, 2020
Location The Whitsundays
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact 07 4773 0900
recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

About this job

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational college, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925. There is an onsite Kindy as well. The college has vibrant, modern and innovative facilities which inspiring learning spaces for students both within the classroom and outside, allowing teachers to use the right strategies at the right time for their class.

What we are looking for
This career opportunity is open to committed Catholic school teachers and school leaders who are looking for an opportunity to be part of an exciting, vibrant school community that is based in the beautiful Whitsunday region of North Queensland.  The successful candidate will be an innovative, resilient, creative and hardworking leader who is focused on developing the capacity of each student and each staff member and working as part of the wider College leadership team to continue building a seamless P-12 educational experience.  The Deputy Principal - Primary will be responsible for the day to day running of the primary campus, which has a current enrolment of 290 students

This position will commence with St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays on the Primary Campus - Prep to Year 6 commencing from Term 1 2021. 

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

  • Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures 
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith
  • Displays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimism
  • Displays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groups
  • Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships
  • Is an effective coach able to respond clearly and able to provide and receive constructive feedback

What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:

  • Competitive salary range: $127,767 - $137,538 (pending experience)
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution(in a  co-contribution arrangement)
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Corporate health insurance 
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
  • Well-being programs and initiatives

How to apply

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Upload a current resume
  3. Upload a written response with reference to the Position Description and the Catholic Education Leadership Framework (in no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to lead in the following key leadership areas:
  4. Faith and Mission leadership
  5. Educational leadership
  6. Staff and community leadership

For a confidential discussion, please call Education Consultant Laurence Hosking on (07) 4773 0952

Please refer to the Position Description and Catholic School Leadership Framework to support your response. 

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