Assistant Principal Religious Education St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Position Information Position: Assistant Principal : Religious Education Start date: 19 January 2026 Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year contract) Salary: $ - $ (pending experience) 12.75% super Closing Date: 20 October 2025 What we are looking for St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Gladstone is seeking a dedicated and visionary leader to join the leadership team as Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE). This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spiritual and educational life of the school community. As APRE you will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality Catholic education and actively participate in the faith life of the parish. The successful applicant will possess relevant teaching experience appropriate academic qualifications and proven leadership capabilities. The APRE plays a vital role in supporting the Principal in enhancing the Catholic identity of the school. This includes fostering the religious life of the school and ensuring the effective teaching of Religion in accordance with the policies and practices of Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton. For more information please view the Position Description. Key leadership qualities and capabilities is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of and commitment to Catholic education can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APRE duty statement and can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels Catholic church teachings principles and values Diocesan policies and directives The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements policies practices and strategic directions. About us St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Gladstone is part of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. St Johns School values each child their individual stories and the journeys that made them who they are today. St Johns is a learning community that recognises and honours each childs right to feel safe and to learn and their responsibility to respect others. St Johns is a school that is striving for excellence in the Religious Academic Sporting and Cultural areas of education. Mandatory Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration Australian work rights Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include : Competitive salary range - $ - $ (pending experience) Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75% Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ) 39 weeks of term time for a school year Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service) Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance Access to Fitness Passport Leadership development opportunities Modern facilities and resources Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) Deferred Salary Scheme Induction process professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support How to apply Complete the application questions below Upload a Cover Letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director Mr Michael McCusker) and Current Resume Upload supporting documentation (i.e. QCT Registration marriage certificate court order change of name certificateBirth CertificatePassport or Visa (if applicable)Teaching statements of service (if applicable)Statements of Competencies / Qualifications / Academic transcriptsAccreditation to Teach documentation). Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools. Upload a written response with reference to the Key Characteristics (Professional Practices) as outlined in the Position Description and A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton to support your response. Applicants must read Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School as well as Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School policies. Applications close Monday 20 October 2025. Further information For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director : Mission) on. To learn more about Accreditation please view our Accreditation Information Sheet. For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support S ervicesor Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. # bethedifference Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Infant Care,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Child Protective Services,Childhood Development,Experience with Children,Toddler Care Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr