ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Religious Education

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

5 October 2026

18 days remaining

Posted 16 Sep 2026

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

T-6

School staff (FTE)

20.2

13.6 teaching · 6.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

165

Indigenous students

16%

Language other than English

25%

Girls vs boys

76 girls · 89 boys

46%
54%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (APRE) / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR (REC)

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

WOODROFFE, PALMERSTON

FULL TIME | COMMENCING JAN 2027 

REC SALARY: CT LEVEL + $19,603  REC ALLOWANCE

APRE SALARY: $157,919 to $159,324 (depending on Master's completion)

 

The School:

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic learning community located in Woodroffe, Palmerston, in the Northern Territory. Catering for around 290 students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 6, the school offers a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. As a systemic Catholic school under the Northern Territory Catholic Education Office, Sacred Heart provides a supportive and faith-filled environment for students, families, and staff alike.

The Position:

The Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) / Religious Education Coordinator (REC) shares responsibility with the Principal for spiritual and theological leadership, faith formation, and embedding Catholic and local Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum. This executive role leads Religious Education, liturgy, faith formation, and Catholic identity, and is open to practising Catholics committed to the Catholic faith.

What we offer:

  • Salary: CT level up to CT9 - $136,9597, plus $19,603.31 REC allowance, or,
  • APRE salary: $157,919 - $159,324 (dependent on Master's completion stage)
  • Funded professional development and faith formation
  • The opportunity to lead faith and learning in a rich  multicultural Catholic community
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted school fees for children att…

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