Assistant Principal
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 11 Sep 2026
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Role description
Job No: TCE5101
Commencement Date: 13 January 2027
Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD
Salary Range: $149,764 to $157,120 per annum pending experience + Super
Join the leadership team at Southern Cross Catholic College as Assistant Principal - Administration (Primary), where your leadership, faith and vision will help shape a vibrant learning community built on care, excellence and Catholic values.
This is a full time, 5 year fixed term position.
The position of Assistant Principal - Administration (Primary) is a significant Senior Leadership position in the schools organisational structure and as such is a member of the school Leadership Team. The Assistant Principal Administration provides general leadership in support of the Principal in the achievement of the acknowledged mission and goals of the school and its community. The Assistant Principal Administration will have teaching responsibilities and will be responsible for general and specific administration duties which may include staff formation and student behaviour management, as per the principal’s guidance.
With proven leadership experience and a deep commitment to Catholic education, you demonstrate the ability to develop and mentor others within a professional learning culture. Drawing on your knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, curriculum design and student wellbeing, you inspire excellence and model inclusive, values-driven leadership. You’ll also lead continuous improvement and innovation, using data-informed practice to strengthen teaching, learning and student outcomes.
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