Assistant Principal - Secondary - Gateshead
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
30 August 2026
About St Mary's Catholic College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
105.1
82.6 teaching · 22.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
989
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
497 girls · 492 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Assistant Principal to join our leadership team in a permanent full-time capacity, commencing in 2027.
St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters.
It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community.
It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people.
A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal to lead across the school community to:
- Model faith in action
- Develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and all other stakeholders
- Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers
- Set high standards for students and staff performance