Assistant Principal Catholic Identity
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Salary range
Closing date
20 October 2026
Posted 7 Oct 2026
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Role description
Commencement Date: Monday 18 January 2027
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term 5 year leadership position with 0.4FTE teaching load.
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns.
Salary Range: AP1-AP3 - $149,763 to $157,119 FTE gross per annum + 12.75% Superannuation
Applications close: 5:00pm, Tues 20 October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible
About the Role
Assistant Principal Catholic Identity is central to the mission and ethos of Catholic education. We are seeking an inspiring and passionate educational leader to champion inclusive practices and support the diverse learning needs of all students within our school community.
The Position of Leadership - Assistant Principal Catholic Identity plays a key role in fostering a culture of belonging, equity and inclusion, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and families, the successful applicant will lead and promote evidence-based inclusive education practices, guide the development of personalised learning approaches, and support the implementation of effective teaching strategies that respond to individual student needs.
This leadership role involves building strong partnerships with parents and carers, as well as collaborating with specialist staff and external professionals, including therapists and inclusive education personnel, to enhance student learni…