Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE)

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Childers; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural & regional allowances

Annual incentive payments

Additional leave

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office invites applications for the Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Childers. This senior leadership role focuses on strengthening the school’s Catholic identity, pastoral care and engagement with students and families.

The APRE role includes supporting curriculum delivery in RE, wellbeing, and community partnerships, with a release for APRE duties and ongoing teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Catholic school settings.
• Experience teaching and leading religious education programs.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in leading the school’s Catholic identity.
• Oversee the religious education program and student wellbeing.
• Contribute to school improvement and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Religious education leadership

Curriculum development

Education

QCT registration

Job description

Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE)

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Childers QLD

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

St Joseph's School is a co-educational Catholic primary school with an enrolment of over 140 students from Prep to Year 6. At St Joseph's, we are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and a sense of belonging among our students, staff, parents, and visitors. We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning within a Catholic Christian environment. Our school values lie at the heart of who we are, and we strive to instil courage, compassion, and creativity in our students. We offer a community that emphasizes high educational expectations, challenging our students to live out our school values daily. Our school vision, "Learning Together to Make a Difference," inspires us to collaborate to reach our fullest potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Join Our School in Childers - A Great Place to Belong

Are you looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in a charming rural town? Childers, a storybook town rich in history, is a must-visit destination in the beautiful and diverse Bundaberg region. Conveniently located just a 45-minute drive from Bundaberg or Hervey Bay via the Bruce Highway, Childers offers a unique blend of small-town charm and easy access to larger cities.

As part of the Brisbane Catholic Education Remote Area Incentive Scheme, we proudly offer additional financial benefits to our teachers. Our school is an integral part of Childers' friendly rural community, where you can enjoy a variety of recreational activities on weekends and experience the warmth and hospitality of our residents.

Summary

• Position title: Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE)
• Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, CHILDERS
• Work hours: 30 hours per week (APRE release 0.4 + Teaching 0.6)
• Status: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as APRE (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive reivew), plus an underlying continuing teaching status
• Contact: Christina Day, Principal | Email: *************@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

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.

This position attracts Rural and Regional Allowances and Benefits such as:

• Annual Incentive Payments
• Additional leave

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience
• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Application

The Position Description, Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided on our careers page and should be downloaded prior to starting your application.

To ensure your application can be fully assessed, please make sure all required documentation is submitted. Applications that are missing documentation and are incomplete may not be progressed.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. 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 checks 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.