Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE)

Brisbane Catholic Education; Childers; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Payments

Travel & Relocation expenses

Additional leave

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for the School Senior Leadership position of Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Childers. The role supports the Principal in strengthening the school’s Catholic identity, faith formation, and spiritual leadership across the community.

The successful candidate will enhance student engagement, progress, and wellbeing while ensuring sustainable school operations and strong stewardship of

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership roles in Catholic schools.
• Experience in teaching and leading religious education.
• Ability to work with Principal to support school Catholic identity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in building religious life and Catholic identity.
• Grow engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of students.
• Contribute to sustainable school community with transparent governance.

Skills

Assistant Principal

Religious Education leadership

Catholic school leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

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.

If you’re interested in learning more about this role or our wonderful region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Summary

• Position title: Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE)
• Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, CHILDERS
• Start date: 18 January, 2027
• Work hours: 30 hours per week (APRE release 0.4 + Teaching 0.6)
• Salary: $149,763 - $157,120 + super
• 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
• Ad close date: Sunday 27th September, 2027
• Contact: Christina Day, Principal | Email: [e-mail]

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
• Travel & Relocation expesnes
• 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).

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.

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