Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
9 November 2026
Posted 28 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
19.2
12.2 teaching · 7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
176
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
40%
Girls vs boys
87 girls · 89 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
Inspire Faith. Lead Learning. Build Community.
Founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1908, St Thomas' Primary School is a vibrant single-stream Catholic co-educational primary school catering for approximately 180 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is committed to educating the whole child in a Christ-centred, child-focused and safe learning environment. Guided by Gospel values and the charism of the Presentation Sisters, our community enjoys a strong partnership with the parish and has an excellent reputation for fostering academic excellence, student wellbeing and authentic relationships.
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, faith-filled and dynamic leader to join our Leadership Team as Assistant Principal, commencing 1 January 2027.
The successful applicant will be an instructional leader who inspires excellence in others, builds strong relationships and contributes positively to the faith life, strategic direction and ongoing success of our school community.
This is an ongoing leadership position.
Selection Criteria:
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
• A strong commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Education and the ability to strengthen the Catholic identity of the school.
• Capacity to lead faith formation, Religious Education and liturgical experiences within the school community.
• Strong instructional leadership and a sound understanding of contemporary teaching, learning and curriculum practices.
•The ability to use student achievement and wellbeing data to improve outcomes for all learners.
•Experience i…