Acting Leader

Description:

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

Mandatory Qualifications And Requirements
 

• Formal qualifications at Degree level in Education, Teaching or other relevant field
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Leadership experience:
  • • Demonstrated ability in educational leadership.
    • Demonstrated administrative ability.
    • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships.
• Willingness to achieve Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School (Teachers of Religious Education)
• Willingness to support and participate in the prayer, liturgy and sacramental life of the Church in the school community
• Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Current drivers licence
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
• Promote child safety at all times

Work Requirements
 

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education