ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Religious Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
5 October 2026
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…