About this job
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for the position of Principal with the capability to:
- lead the religious life of the school and build a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
- grow the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
- build a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.
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
St Michaels College is a co-educational Catholic College that welcomes secondary students from Years 7 to 12. Situated high on the hill at Merrimac, we enjoy coastal breezes and expansive views of our beautiful coastline.
At St Michaels College we continue to focus on building a culture of Belonging, Care and Connection. We go that extra mile to make all within our community feel like they belong, are cared for, and feel connected. Our strong pastoral program is supported by the College’s Charism built on the pillars of Respect, Courage, Justice, Protection, Integrity and Dedication.
Our dedicated teachers, support staff and leadership team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College. They are well trained in contemporary and innovative classroom pedagogy to ensure we deliver student-centred, engaging curriculum. We are recognised on the Gold Coast as a College that has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
You will:
- be a committed, practising Catholic, or in an ecumenical school a committed practising member of one of the faith traditions represented in that Ecumenical school;
- hold, or be eligible to hold, registration as a teacher in Queensland;
- have educational leadership and/or administrative experience.
- 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.
Preferred applicants will have:
- Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of Religious Education;
- Experience as a Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience.
Successful applicants who are new to principalship in Brisbane Catholic Education will be supported through a professional learning plan to be undertaken in the first two to four years of employment. For new appointees who do not have Masters-level qualifications in Religious Education, Theology or Christian Leadership, the professional learning plan will include support to reach the equivalent of a Masters-level qualification.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing January 2025
Initial Contract Period: Initial 4 year contract phase with a further 8 years subject to satisfactory performance in the role
Salary and Range: $201,503 - $210,974 per annum plus Super
School of Special Character Allowance: Not applicable
Campus: Secondary College | 848 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
- Professional Renewal Leave
- Access to professional development
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
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 Role Description, 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).
The successful applicant may be required to undertake teaching duties as part of this role.
Contact Person: Chantel Murphy
Contact Telephone: 07 3033 7634
Contact Email: Chantel.Murphy@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024