Head of Religious Education Dept
Marist College Ashgrove
Queensland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Tier 5 Middle Leadership Role ($129K p.a. dependent on exp)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2021
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2021
Job overview
Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.
Due to the retirement of one of our longstanding staff, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified leader to head the Religious Education faculty. Having oversight for the Religious Education Program from Years 5 – 12, you will be engaged to lead this key faculty and empowered to design and deliver engaging, flexible and rigorous learning experiences that challenge and inspire our boys.
This middle leader position is remunerated at the Tier 5 level of the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Religious Institute Schools of Queensland 2019-2023. This is a full-time continuing teaching position with the balance of a four-year middle leadership contract beginning 1 November 2021 until 31 December 2022. A College review of the middle leadership structure will take place in 2022.
The Ideal Applicant should be:
- A practising member of the Catholic faith, committed to both witness and modelling;
- Prepared, through induction, to commit to the Catholic and Marist ethos of the College and be an active and visible participant in the dynamic life of our school;
- Able to work strategically within all curriculum areas at the college, to ensure the Catholic lens is contemporary, relevant and alive at the college;
- A contemporary and forward-thinking educator who simultaneously promotes the tradition-based aspects of our community;
- Adaptable and open to change and new perspectives with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation;
- Understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, with an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school
The successful candidates will have:
Essential Criteria
- Formal teaching qualifications and extensive teaching experience across all Religious Education subjects with a history of achieving strong results at all levels;
- Experience as an effective leader of staff, with demonstrated commitment to the team and to building relationships;
- Experience in providing professional development and assistance to staff in the teaching and instruction of Religious Education;
- The ability to lead and quality assure the development of a Religious Education Curriculum in line with the guidelines as provided by the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
- Current registration to teach in Queensland; and
- Willingness to contribute to the College's extensive co-curricular program.
Desirable Criteria
- Post graduate qualifications in Education Leadership or a specialty area;
- Demonstrated experience in leading Teaching and Learning initiatives in a Secondary School landscape;
- Demonstrate professional knowledge through presenting and attending external workshops, conferences and leadership within a professional association.
How to Apply
Your application needs to include the following:
- Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position;
- Resume including three referees (one of which should be your current principal);
- A succinct overview of how you meet each of the selection criteria;
- A completed application form which is available from the College website
The Recruitment Process
If your application is accepted for the next stage, you will be invited to attend an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. The advertisement will be removed once an appointment has been made.
All candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application. We are anticipating that successfully shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on or after the 12th July 2021.
Marist College Ashgrove is a non-smoking workplace.
Applications close Monday 28th June at 12 noon.
Applications should be made through the College website and addressed to:
Julie Ward
Head of Staff Services
Marist College Ashgrove
Ph 3858 4643 or 3011 1308
hr@marash.qld.edu.au
About Marist College Ashgrove
- Marist College Ashgrove
- Frasers Road, Ashgrove
- Queensland
- 4060
- Australia
Marist College Ashgrove is a boys' Catholic day and boarding school serving more than 1,500 students aged 10-18 (Years 5-12), 200 of whom board at the school. It is located in Ashgrove, a northern suburb of Brisbane, Queensland and employs 142 teachers.
The school was founded in 1940 in the Catholic tradition of the Marist Brothers – a religious institution formed in France in 1817 by Marcellin Champagnat. Marist College Ashgrove is one of 50 Marist schools in Australia, and is part of the association Marist Schools Australia (MSA).
Headmaster
Michael Newman
Facilities
The schools’ performing and visual arts centre provides facilities that cater for activities such as debating, musical theatre, performing and visual arts. The school also has a strong history in sport, catering for over 24 different sporting activities including basketball, tennis, rugby and cricket.
Curriculum
In 2015, the school transitioned from a secondary school to include a primary department serving students in Years 5 and 6. On top of additions to the schools’ curriculum for the primary years, the school adopted a new learning framework focusing on quality and continuous improvement in education. The school prioritises learning that leads to personal development. Primary students follow the core curriculum subjects, with the secondary students also offered a variety of elective subjects. On top of key learning areas, students are tutored in religious education and offered a range of sporting, musical, performance and artistic co-curricular activities. The schools’ film and media department is particularly active.
School ethos
The school aims to contribute to a more just world that values learning, independence and personal responsibility. Its core values include family spirit, presence, simplicity and love of work.
Employment Opportunities at Marist College Ashgrove
Marist College Ashgrove is a unique mix of day and boarding students from Years 5 to 12 who receive a catholic education in the Marist Tradition. The College proudly stands as a Marist school living in the footsteps of Saint Marcellin Champagnat.
Marist College Ashgrove is a dynamic, vibrant workplace where Staff are highly valued and respected for the gifts and talents, they bring to the College community. Staff are offered many opportunities for professional learning and career development and are well supported when undertaking new learning experiences and acquiring new skills.
Our current Staff consists of over 350 people, encompassing various roles, including academic teaching, corporate Staff and support Staff (administration and services). We welcome applications from forward-thinking, dedicated individuals who have a passion for learning and teaching.
We are as committed to our values as we are to innovation. With a rigorous curriculum and high standards, employees must uphold the values of the College in every life context and be exemplary team players.
Working at Marist College Ashgrove
It is expected that applicants will have a genuine commitment to our College ethos and to ongoing professional development. All Staff have the opportunity to participate in the co-curricular life of the College. Professional corporate dress is expected.
All our Staff come under the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Religious Institute Schools of Queensland 2019-2023.
We hold the safety and wellbeing of our Students and Staff as our number one priority. All Staff are required to complete the mandatory Child Protection online training before commencing in a role at the College.
All Staff are required to comply with the Statement of Principles for Employment in Catholic Schools (QCEC).
Staff are also required to comply with the Marist College Ashgrove’s Code of Professional Conduct, the College’s Child Protection Policy and Processes, and other policies that relate to your employment.
Positions vacant are published on this website and on the College website. Should you wish to apply for a position or express an interest in a role at our College, please peruse the current listings to find out more about the available positions. All positions applied for must be accompanied by an Application form available here.
The normal hours of operation at the College is 7.45 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
All enquiries regarding employment at Marist College Ashgrove can be addressed to hr@marash.qld.edu.au or by calling 07 3858 3011 or 07 3858 4534.
Employee Facilities and Benefits
- 7km from the CBD
- A short walking distance to buses
- Salary package options
- Corporate Health Fund Benefits
- A laptop/computer
- 10 percent Superannuation
- On-site car parking
- Mentoring Program for Early Years teachers
- Access to internal and external professional development
- Further learning opportunities throughout your career
- Middle Leader professional development
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a range of personal and family benefits
- 14 weeks paid maternity leave
- 10 days paid paternity leave
- Staff Social Club
- Travel opportunities through our Student Tours and Immersions
- Access to the College facilities
- Access to the College Tuckshop
- Free access to College gym/weights room with instruction from Strength & Conditioning coaches
- IT support provided by ICT Learning and Teaching Facilitators
- Access to onsite influenza vaccinations administered by College nursing staff
- Certificates of recognition for Staff who have served the Marist community for significant periods of time
- Opportunity for involvement in co-curricular activities
- Ability to cash out partial long service leave pro-rata (per the EB)
- Financial incentive for relevant Religious Ed/Theology Studies
- Access to the latest technology
- CPR training offered annually
- Regular staff morning teas and social opportunities such as our weekly Coffee Tuesday.
- Faith Formation
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