Title Assistant Principal Religious Education - Siena Catholic College, SIPPY DOWNS

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% Super

Job summary

Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, seeks an experienced Assistant Principal Religious Education to lead the school’s religious life and strengthen its Catholic identity.

The role supports teaching excellence, student wellbeing and community engagement; it is a full-time fixed-term appointment for five years, with potential extension. Salary ranges AU$149,763–AU$157,120 plus 12.75% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Principal or senior leader in Catholic schools.
• Experience in teaching and leading religious education.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and QCT registration.
• Catholic faith or partnership with ecumenical schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the Catholic identity and religious life of Siena Catholic College.
• Support Principal in school leadership, student wellbeing and community engagement.
• Oversee staff development, budgeting, and resources in line with BCE policies.
• Engage with families, parishes and the wider community to foster faith formation.

Skills

Leadership

Religious Education

Catholic Education

Strategic Planning

Staff Development

Public Speaking

Job description

Title Assistant Principal Religious Education - Siena Catholic College, SIPPY DOWNS

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Sippy Downs QLD

21d ago , from 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
Siena Catholic College is a contemporary secondary co-educational systemic school, administered by Brisbane Catholic Education on behalf of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Located at Sippy Downs on Queensland Sunshine Coast, Siena Catholic College strives live the Dominic spirit of Prayer, Study, Community and Service. Explore our school to learn more about us.

Summary
Siena Catholic College is seeking a passionate and faith-filled Assistant Principal Religious Education to lead the religious life of the College, nurture its Catholic identity, and inspire excellence in faith formation, teaching, learning, and student wellbeing across the school community.

• Location: Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs
• Salary: $149,763 - $157,120 per annum+ 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time, Fixed Term - 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review)
• Contact: (07) 5476 6*** | ***********@bne.catholic.edu.au

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status.

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.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading, promoting and strengthening the Catholic identity of the school by embedding faith, values and mission across school life, learning and community engagement;
• Embedding a culture of inclusion, diversity and belonging that reflects Catholic values and supports the overall well-being of all;
• Fostering a high-performance culture by supporting and inspiring staff through providing professional learning and development opportunities and providing vision, direction and purpose;
• Supporting staff and students in their personal, professional and spiritual growth through formation, theological learning and reflective practice within a Catholic Christian context;
• Leading and managing assigned staff, finances and resources in accordance with legislative requirements, Archdiocesan expectations and BCE policies and procedures.

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.

Response to criteria and resume (upload as a single document)

1.Aresponse (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria (response should be included within cover letter) -

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a school community effectively, including experience in strategic planning, staff development, and fostering a positive school culture.
• Proven commitment to promoting and integrating Catholic values and teachings within the school environment, including the ability to lead faith-based initiatives and support the spiritual development of students and staff.
• Extensive experience in educational leadership, including a strong track record of implementing innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and improving student outcomes in accordance with AITSL standards.

2.Resume- outlining skills, qualifications, accreditation and experience you bring to this leadership role.

In addition we require Referee Statements

3.Line Manager and Parish Priest Referee Statements - templates are available from ourcareers page(these can be emailed directly from referees to **********@bne.catholic.edu.au)

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)
• 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.