Salary Range: $165,553 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 25 January 2027

About the Role 

The Assistant Principal works in partnership with the Principal to drive school improvement, support staff in delivering evidence-based teaching, and ensure high expectations for student learning. A strong focus on wellbeing and community engagement is central to this role, as is the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community. The Assistant Principal is both a leader of learning and a role model of our Catholic faith, guiding the school with integrity, collaboration, and care.

Benefits and Opportunities 

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst  
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice  
• Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor or Master of Teaching.
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or the willingness to undertake.
• Academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent).
• Practicing Catholic connected to a worshipping community supported by a written reference from the Parish Priest.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.  

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. 

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

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