Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
5 November 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-2
School staff (FTE)
16.3
7.5 teaching · 8.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
7.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
54
Indigenous students
2%
Girls vs boys
22 girls · 32 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
As a member of the College Executive Team, the Assistant Principal is supported by and works closely with the Principal in leading the ongoing growth and development of the College as a Christ-centred and child-focused learning community, inspiring all to actively live the Gospel.
Located in the beautiful coastal community of Madora Bay, St Marcellin Catholic College is a Foundation K–12 College in the Marist tradition. With Pre-Kindergarten to Year 4 in 2027, we will grow organically towards a full K–12 pathway by 2035. The College is projected to become a thriving community of approximately 1,600 students.
This role presents an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced and aspirational leader to help create, shape and lead within a rapidly growing College community. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal across the four pillars of the Quality Catholic Education Framework: Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship.
Selection Criteria:
•A commitment to Catholic education and the ability to actively promote the Catholic ethos, Marist charism, and Vision and Values of St Marcellin Catholic College.
•An exceptional capacity to build meaningful relationships and foster trust, belonging and Family Spirit amongst students, staff and families.
•A commitment to a restorative culture and a strengths-based approach, grounded in the belief that every learner is capable, competent and continually growing in learning, responsibility and character.
•A commitment to play-based, inquiry-rich and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches to learning, together wi…