Assistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Religious Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
16 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-12
School staff (FTE)
283.6
181.4 teaching · 102.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,532
Indigenous students
6%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
1,284 girls · 1,248 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Type: School Leadership | Employment Status: Fixed Term/Contract
Xavier College invites applications from a passionate Catholic leader for the position of Assistant Principal - Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM) at our Gawler Belt (7-12) Campus.
This APRIM role, commencing January 2027, is for a fixed-period of 4 years. This role includes a full-time, permanent teaching component and should be considered in conjunction with the Teacher Position Information Document.
In this key leadership role, you will work collaboratively with the Campus Principal and staff to nurture and strengthen the Catholic identity and Salesian charism of the College. You will provide leadership in faith formation, Religious Education and the liturgical life of the campus, fostering a vibrant faith community where students and staff are encouraged to grow spiritually, academically and personally.
As the APRIM, you will:
- Lead and nurture the Catholic identity and Salesian charism of the College, helping students, staff and families encounter faith in meaningful and contemporary ways
- Guide the delivery of high-quality Religious Education, supporting engaging teaching, learning and assessment practices aligned with the RE Curriculum
- Lead the prayer, liturgical and sacramental life of the campus, creating opportunities for spiritual growth and faith formation across the school community
- Support the faith development of staff, fostering reflection, professional growth and a shared commitment to the mission of Catholic education
- Promote Catholic Social Teaching, social justice initiatives and e…