Address- Primary School | 354 enrolments
- Salary $173,462 - $181,623 per annum plus Super
- Commencing January 2025
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
Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) offers students a sound academic education in a Catholic environment. We are a co-educational Catholic Parish School situated on the Sunshine Coast, in the picturesque beachside city of Caloundra.
OLR is a family orientated school of 350 students in Prep to Year Six (14 classes) and this enables us to be a tightly-knit community where we know every student and their family. OLR shares with students and parents a welcoming family atmosphere, great community spirit and an active parent body. Our school has a caring, progressive staff and offers a dynamic, evolving curriculum, based on academic excellence, gospel values and spiritual awareness. Our staff embrace continuous improvement and provide an inspiring learning environment to all our students. 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.
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: $173,462 - $181,623 per annum plus Super
School of Special Character Allowance:
Campus: Primary School | 354 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
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
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 7***
Contact Email: **************@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 12-May-2024
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