Principal - St Teresa's School, Ravenshoe - St Teresa's School

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Senior Leadership position (6-year contract)
This position holds a Permanent Substantive Teacher Position within the Cairns Diocese

Salary Range:  Paid in accordance as per the Diocese of Cairns, Catholic Education - Principals' Agreement 

Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 21 August 2026

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

Situated in Ravenshoe, the highest town in Queensland at 920 metres above sea level, St Teresa’s School is surrounded by the World Heritage listed rainforest with an abundance of distinctly beautiful wildlife and birds. The school and parish are named in honour of St Teresa and as a Catholic school, they are passionate about aligning their words and actions in the example of Jesus Christ.

As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.  

As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.  

For more information about the role please see the following attachments:

Position Description  Principal PosD.pdf

Senior Leadership Positions   Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in QLD.pdf

• Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church
• Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition
• Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland
• Successful teaching experience, including religious education
• Leadership experience:
  o Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadership
  o Demonstrated administrative ability
  o Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious Education
• Written and verbal communication skills of a high order
• Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community
• Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultation
• Professional qualifications in Education
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Current driver's license
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
• Promote child safety at all times

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
• ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• 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 and renewal
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

To Apply
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Enquiries

Yvette McGowan
Director School Performance - Primary

P: 07 4050 9***
E: ********@cns.catholic.edu.au 

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

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.