Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM)

stjohnpl; South Australia; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Welcoming school community

Wellbeing focus

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

St John the Baptist Catholic School in South Australia seeks an Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM) to commence January 2027. The appointment is a 4-year fixed-term contract, offered as 0.6FTE with a negotiable 0.4FTE teaching load.

The APRIM will lead faith formation, Catholic identity and community engagement in alignment with the Josephite tradition. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong faith leadership, effective communication, and collaborative leadership

Qualifications

• Be an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
• Actively contribute to the faith leadership and Catholic identity of the school in alignment with its vision, mission and Josephite Tradition.
• Demonstrate skills in promoting the Catholic identity and associated customs within the school community.
• Demonstrate highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the members of the school, parish and wider community (students, staff, parents and families).
• Demonstrate an ability in leading, planning, implementing and evaluating a Religious Education curriculum based on the Crossways curriculum.
• Demonstrate skills in actively promoting faith formation and the ability to dynamically lead staff in this area.
• Demonstrate capacity for collaborative leadership, demonstrating high level organisational, team building and mentoring skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead faith formation and Catholic identity across the school.
• Collaborate with the Principal and staff to deliver informed practice that engages diverse learning styles and faith experiences.
• Oversee Religious Education curriculum development and assessment.
• Build strong relationships with parish, community and the Southern Region.
• Provide strategic leadership in faith formation and staff development.
• Support a vibrant, welcoming school culture aligned with Josephite tradition.

Description du poste

Position Type: Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM)

Employment Status: Fixed Term/Contract

The Opportunity

St John the Baptist Catholic School is looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic individual to the role of Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM) commencing Monday 18 January 2027. The appointed APRIM will demonstrate a high level of faith leadership, a strong commitment to excellence and will foster strong community relationships. The APRIM will work closely with the Principal and other staff to deliver informed practice methodology that considers and engages the learning styles and faith experience of each individual.

This appointment is to a permanent teaching position with a 4-year fixed term contract as Assistant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM) offered as 0.6FTE. A 0.4 FTE Teaching load is negotiable.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
• Actively contribute to the faith leadership and Catholic identity of the school in alignment with its vision, mission and Josephite Tradition.
• Demonstrate skills in promoting the Catholic identity and associated customs within the school community.
• Demonstrate highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the members of the school, parish and wider community (students, staff, parents and families).
• Demonstrate an ability in leading, planning, implementing and evaluating a Religious Education curriculum based on the Crossways curriculum.
• Demonstrate skills in actively promoting faith formation and the ability to dynamically lead staff in this area.
• Demonstrate capacity for collaborative leadership, demonstrating high level organisational, team building and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to contributing to a vibrant, productive school, parish and community and to actively participate as part of the Southern Region.

Why Us?

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Contemporary teaching and learning practices
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A vibrant school culture centred on respect, compassion and belonging
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families

About Us

At St John the Baptist Catholic School, we are more than a workplace. We are a welcoming Christ-centred community where staff, students and families work together to create opportunities for encountering life to the full.

Guided by the Josephite tradition of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and inspired by our commitment to faith, learning and service, we strive to nurture thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain/hold a valid DHS Working with Children Check.

Catholic Education South Australiais committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements appl