Assistant Principal - St Columba's Catholic College
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
21 September 2026
Posted 2 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
108.5
85.3 teaching · 23.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,112
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
11%
Girls vs boys
554 girls · 558 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Assistant Principal - St Columba's Catholic College
Lead with faith, purpose and impact in a vibrant Catholic secondary college where history, innovation and natural beauty come together.
St Columba’s Catholic College, Springwood is seeking an experienced and faith-filled Assistant Principal to join our dynamic and welcoming Catholic secondary school community on a permanent full-time basis.
Set within a historic sandstone campus surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains, St Columba’s is a dynamic and high-performing Catholic college for students in Years 7 to 12. Guided by the motto “To act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with our God,” the College is committed to the full human development of every student through faith, learning, wellbeing and service.
At St Columba’s, we work in partnership with families and the wider community to support young people as they develop into compassionate, responsible and well-educated adults. Through contemporary learning, strong pastoral care and diverse opportunities beyond the classroom, students are empowered to realise their potential and make a positive difference in their communities and the world.
About the Opportunity
As Assistant Principal, you will play a key role in supporting the Principal to lead a thriving Catholic secondary school community. We are seeking an experienced educational leader who is passionate about fostering excellence in learning, wellbeing and faith formation while contributing to the strategic direction of the College.
This role presents an outstanding opportunity for an expe…