Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Acting Leader - Head of Religious Education to join the MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter team for term 1, 2025.
Contract Dates: 3 February 2025 to 4 April 2025 (Weeks 2-10)
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Middle Leader Position
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience -
Graduate $84,077 - Proficient 4 $104,841 FTE gross per annum, plus Tier 2C allowance $15,799 gross per annum FTE
OR Proficient 5 and above: $136,892 FTE gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 17 January 2025
MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.
The position of Leader – Head of Religious Education (Years 7-12), acknowledges the important and distinctive place of Religious Education and faith formation within Catholic schools.
The Leader – Head of Religious Education provides leadership in Religious Education, including the teaching of Religion, according to Cairns Catholic Education policies and practices and QCAA requirements. The role holder works as part of a collaborative team culture and faith formation and supports student engagement in religion and outreach.
The Leader – Head of Religious Education also supports and assists the Deputy Principal - Identity and Outreach in providing formation and service opportunities for staff, students and parents including: Secondary assembly prayer, department prayers, student home form prayers as well as fostering a connection with the Edmonton Parish.
For further information, please download the Position Description
MCC ML PD Leader - Head of Religious Education.pdf
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Enquiries:
Janelle Newman, College Principal
P: 4081 7600
E: principal.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au
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