Assistant Principal- Secondary
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
13 September 2026
Posted 1 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-10
School staff (FTE)
51.5
32.6 teaching · 18.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
336
Indigenous students
26%
Language other than English
3%
Girls vs boys
160 girls · 176 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Purpose
The Catholic School is more than an educational institution. It is a key part of the Catholic Church - an essential element in the Church's mission. The Teacher assists the Principal, to demonstrate strong support for the vision and ministry of the Catholic school.
Teachers are supported in their role to be able to provide quality teaching in a stimulating and challenging environment where everyone is valued. This position is responsible for all aspects of the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs across the school.
Commencement
The commencement date for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Essential criteria
- An active Catholic with an appreciation of and commitment to Catholic life and practice.
- Four-year trained classification with relevant experience.
- Possession of, or willingness to obtain appropriate qualifications in accordance with Category E of the Framework for Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools.
- Demonstrated deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and 7-12 curriculum, with a demonstrated ability to implement these practices to a very high standard in contemporary classrooms.
- Demonstrated highly effective leadership, collaboration, communication, organisation and time management skills.
- Proven ability to work positively with students and their parents/teachers on behaviour support matters.
- Demonstrated ability to develop staff at individual and whole school level and to build the leadership capacity of staff.
- Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with all g…