Assistant Principal: Religious Education - St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Assistant Principal: Religious Education - St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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Position: Assistant Principal: Religious Education
Start date: 19 January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year contract)
Salary: $145401 - $152543 (pending experience) 12.75% super
Closing Date: 25 July 2025What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE) to join the leadership team at St Peters Catholic Primary School Rockhampton. This is a full-time position commencing from 19 January 2026.
In this leadership position you will have a commitment to providing quality Catholic education based on your faith participate in the faith life of the parish as well as have appropriate teaching experience academic qualifications and leadership qualities.
The position of APRE acknowledges the important and distinctive place of religious education and faith development within Catholic schools. It is to assist with this particular aspect of the Principals leadership role that the role of APRE exists. The APRE focuses on providing leadership in religious education including the religious life of the school and the teaching of Religion according to Catholic Education policies and practices in the Diocese of Rockhampton.
For more information please view the Position Description.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
We are seeking to appoint a leader who
- 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 Petersis proud to be a modern well resourced double stream school fromPrep to Year 6.
Our motto Called to Serve is a reminder that we like St. Peter are called to follow Christ by serving each other.
Here at St Peters we believe in nurturing each child to their full social cultural and academic potential. We do this by providing a truly holistic curriculum where personal learning goals for students are set to ensure that differentiated teaching practices are taking place. Partnered with a positive school atmosphere inspired by the teachings of Jesus we offer a happy and safe environment where our core purpose of Inspiring Learning Together can be achieved.
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 - $145401 - $152543(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
- Relocation assistance
- Location allowances
- Subsidised housing
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- 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
For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.
How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete theapplication questions below
- Upload aCover 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 theStatement of Principlesfor employment in Catholic Schools.
- Upload awritten responsewith reference to the Key Characteristics (Professional Practices) as outlined in the Position DescriptionandA Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhamptonto support your response.
- Applicants must readAccreditation to Teach in a Catholic Schoolas well asAccreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic Schoolpolicies.
Applications close Friday 25 July 2025.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on.
- To learn more about Accreditation please view ourAccreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Servicesor
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.
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Employment Type
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