Deputy Principal Residential – Mount St Bernard College

Contract Dates: 15 January 2024 – 12 January 2029

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term leadership contract for 5 years

This position holds a full time, permanent Teaching position within the Cairns Diocese

Salary Range: Paid in accordance with the Senior Leadership Salary Scale (DP $138,921 to $149,545 FTE gross per annum)

Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Friday 29 September 2023

Deputy Principal – Residential

Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.

The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.

The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.

The college has approximately 200 students, 64% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal Residential you will be:

• responsible for the provision of care in the Residential Community where justice, compassion, excellence and hospitability should be evident in all interactions of staff with each other and with students, as well as the boarder community
• responsible for developing a team who provides a warm, friendly, safe environment which attends to the pastoral needs (social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual) of all boarders
• working directly with the Principal in overseeing the systems of care and student management in order to create an effective environment for teaching, learning and living away from home
• working closely with the College Leadership team on all matters affecting boarding student organisation, the religious life of the College, pastoral care and student management
• attending meetings and events outside of normal boarding hours as a representative of the College. Some travel will be require
• reporting in the first instance to the Principal and works closely with the Assistant Principal – Wellbeing and College Business Manager
• to use sensitivity, discretion, confidentiality, vision and a collaborative style of leadership with energy and commitment
• “on call” as agreed with the Principal, specifically during term time. Hours may include weekend work as required. These hours and conditions are reflected in the remuneration package of this role.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description

230828 Deputy Principal Residential PosD MSB.pdf

Work Requirements

• Current drivers licence
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education
• Promote child safety at all times
  • Leadership experience: o Demonstrated ability in educational leadership;
  • Demonstrated administrative ability;
  • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community.
  • Skills for building community including facilitation, delegation and consultation

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range pending experience
• Accommodation provided (if eligible)
• ITAS allowance
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Application Requirements

• Complete the Application Form
• Upload your Resume and Cover Letter
• Upload a written statement (up to 1,000 words), showcasing your impact of knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities on school improvement

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a committed, practicing Catholic
• Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland
• Hold or be eligible to hold, registration as a teacher in Queensland
• Have administrative and/or leadership experience

To Apply

Click this link to submit your application;

Deputy Principal – Residential (Mount St Bernard College, Herberton)

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Enquires

Narelle Hunt – Principal P: 40961481 E: msb.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.