Catholic Education Leader — Religious Education

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 17.5% loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (to

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen invites an experienced leader to join as Assistant Principal - Religious Education. This full-time, 5-year fixed-term role commences Term 4, 2026 and concludes in 2031, working with the Principal to foster Catholic identity and student wellbeing.

You will lead Religious Education delivery, support staff, and drive continuous improvement through data-informed practice, while modelling inclusive, values-driven leadership within a vibrant coastal community.

Qualifications

• Full accreditation to teach Religious Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Proven leadership experience in Catholic education and ability to mentor others.
• Experience leading planning, delivery and assessment of Religious Education across year levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Coordinate planning, delivery and assessment of Religious Education across all year levels.
• Provide professional leadership and mentorship within a learning culture.

Job description

St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen invites an experienced leader to join as Assistant Principal - Religious Education. This full-time, 5-year fixed-term role commences Term 4, 2026 and concludes in 2031, working with the Principal to foster Catholic identity and student wellbeing.

You will lead Religious Education delivery, support staff, and drive continuous improvement through data-informed practice, while modelling inclusive, values-driven leadership within a vibrant coastal community.