Assistant Principal - Catholic Identity - St Teresa's School, Ravenshoe

  • 495133
  • Far North Queensland Tableland Region
  • St Teresa's School - Ravenshoe
  • School Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Full time - Fixed Term

Commencement Date: 17 January 2026

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (5-year) Senior Leadership position 

This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position in the Diocese.

Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Proficient 8 $124,724, plus Primary Schools Senior Leadership Allowance $9,458 FTE gross per annum and 12.75% super

Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Thursday 20 November 2025 

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

St Teresa's School, Ravenshoe

Situated in Ravenshoe, the highest town in Queensland at 920 metres above sea level, St Teresa’s School is surrounded by the World Heritage listed rainforest with an abundance of distinctly beautiful wildlife and birds. The school and parish are named in honour of St Teresa and as a Catholic school, they are passionate about aligning their words and actions in the example of Jesus Christ.

As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.  

About the Role

The Assistant Principal - Catholic Identity is responsible for providing creative and visionary leadership in promoting the Catholic ethos across all aspects of the school community. This role is central to implementing the Encounter Catholic Identity Framework and embedding the pedagogical principles of Catholic Dialogue Schools within the school's culture and educational practices.

For further information about the role, please download the position description Download FileAssistant Principal Catholic Identity PosD St Teresa's Ravenshoe.pdf


Work Requirements

  • Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church
  • Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition
  • Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland
  • Successful teaching experience, including religious education
  • Leadership experience:
    o Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadership
    o Demonstrated administrative ability
    o Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
  • Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious Education
  • Written and verbal communication skills of a high order
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community
  • Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultation
  • Professional qualifications in Education
  • Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
  • Current driver's license
  • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
  • Promote child safety at all times

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • ITAS and IPRASS Allowances 
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport Membership available


To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

Katrina Miller, Acting Principal
P: 4095 9050
E: principal.ravenshoe@cns.catholic.edu.au

 

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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