Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential
Job No:
TCE4134
Location:
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers
Position: Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential
Salary Range: $148,812-$160,193 pro rata pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Commencing Date: 14 July 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 2 June 2025
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.
About the role
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced and dedicated Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential an exciting opportunity exists to join the School Leadership Team. This is a full time, fixed term Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential position. This role commences 14 July 2025 through to 12 December 2025.
The purpose of the Acting Deputy Principal Pastoral position is to exercise leadership and assist with management of the school in both day school and residential settings in accordance with Catholic Education policy and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.
The Deputy Principal as a member of the Leadership Team, assists the Principal in the leadership of the college. By negotiation the Deputy Principal, may be expected to assume the delegated role of the Principal in her/his absence.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
The Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral will show leadership in the following areas:
- Faith and Mission Leadership
- Educational Leadership
- Staff Leadership
- Community Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
Mandatory Criteria
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
- Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
- Full accreditation to teach at a Catholic school
- Is committed to the Catholic faith, an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community and is free from any impediment to full acceptance by the church and the school community
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
Desirable Criteria
- Masters or other post graduate qualification in Theology, Religious Education or Educational Leadership
- Recent leadership experience in a Catholic School with the ability to lead the drive for educational excellence
- Can show evidence of educational, pastoral, theological and managerial aspects of school leadership.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range
- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packaging options
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Corporate health insurance
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
- Please complete the application form below, including the contact details of three professional referees
- Upload a current resume
- Upload a covering letter. In no more than two A4 pages, your covering letter must provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:
- Faith and Mission leadership
- Educational leadership
- Staff and community leadership
Please refer to the Position Description Catholic School Leadership Framework and the Qualification and Study Expectations for Positions of Senior Leadership document to support your response.
- For further information please contact TCEO People and Safety Team at recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au
Applications close at 3.00pm Monday, June 2 2025.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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