Assistant Principal Religious Education - St Joseph's Primary School, KANGAROO POINT

About 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 
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Kangaroo Point was founded by St Mary of the Cross MacKillop in 1870. In 1880 the Sisters of Mercy took over the leadership of the school. It is one of the oldest Primary schools in the Brisbane Catholic Education system. It is now a thriving, cosmopolitan, contemporary, inner-city school, set in lush surroundings servicing the Parish of Kangaroo Point / East Brisbane.  

St Joseph's is a multicultural inner city cosmopolitan school with a population of over 300 students and has an excellent reputation for the Arts, Academics and Sports. Explore our school website to learn more about us. 

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and faith-filled Assistant Principal Religious Education to lead the religious life of the school, nurture its Catholic identity, and inspire excellence in faith formation. This unique dual leadership role also encompasses Primary Learning Leader responsibilities, providing the opportunity to support high-quality teaching and learning, foster staff capability, and enhance student outcomes across the school community.

• Location: St Joseph's Primary School, KANGAROO POINT
• Start date: Commencing January, 2027
• Work hours: Full-time
• Salary: $149,763.00 - $157,120.00 + 12.75% Super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as APRE (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive reivew), plus underlying continuing teaching status 
• This full-time dual leadership role includes two days per week as APRE and three days per week as PLL
• Ad close date: 29 October 2026
• Contact: Nicole Cole | ncole@bne.catholic.edu.au

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.
• Providing professional support in the use of data to track student progress at individual, cohort and whole school level, making modifications to improve student outcomes, and plan for further learning.
• Providing teachers with feedback on classroom pedagogy and planning.

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

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.
• For this position you are required to be Catholic.

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. A response (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 our careers page (these can be emailed directly from referees to careersBCE@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)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• 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 a commitment to the safeguarding of children and 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 the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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