Acting Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching - McAuley Catholic College, Grafton

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Grafton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited invites applications for the Acting Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching at McAuley Catholic College, Grafton. The role focuses on co-leading Catholic identity, learning and teaching priorities, and school improvement aligned to diocesan aims.

Applicants must hold NSW Working with Children Check, NSW Education Standards Authority accreditation, and commitment to Catholic beliefs.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification at Masters Level or above in Educational Leadership or willingness to obtain.
• Leads by example through commitment to Catholic faith.
• Leadership experience in Catholic schools in Learning and Teaching.
• Experience leading School and Diocesan Strategic Plans and accountabilities.
• Able to lead Learning and Teaching programs to support student academic and well‑being outcomes; with high‑level understanding of policy compliance requirements.
• Highly developed relational skills with staff, students and families.
• Compliance with Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching has a co-responsible leadership role in contributing to the ongoing creation of the parish school as an animated, effective center of Catholic identity and mission which ignites students’ passion to live an intentional faith life within the Church.
• Lead Learning and Teaching programs and strategies to support student academic and well-being outcomes; with high-level understanding of policy compliance requirements.
• Engage with staff, students and families to foster a supportive school community.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Catholic identity

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Relational skills

Education

Masters in Educational Leadership

Job description

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited

Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.

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McAuley Catholic College, Grafton

Acting Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching

Position Type: Full-time, temporary position

Hours / FTE: 1FTE

Start date: 28 January 2027

End Date: 30 January 2028

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Overview of school:

McAuley Catholic College is situated in Grafton on the North Coast of NSW, and provides a Catholic education to students of the Clarence Valley. We are a Christ-centred community, founded on the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and Marist Brothers. We focus on the development of the whole person through strong religious, academic, sporting, wellbeing and cultural programs and opportunities. Our Mercy values of Courage, Justice, Compassion, Hospitality and Excellence underpin everything we do in our daily work with our students.

Overview of role:

The Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching has a co-responsible leadership role in contributing to the ongoing creation of the parish school as an animated, effective center of Catholic identity and mission which ignites students’ passion to live an intentional faith life within the Church.

Applicants must:

• hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
• have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
• comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
• be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant teaching and postgraduate qualifications at Masters Level or above in an appropriate field for the position, e.g. Educational Leadership or willingness to obtain.
• Leads by example through a commitment to the Catholic faith, responsive to Jesus’ mission to those on the margins of society.
• Leadership experience in Catholic schools in the domain of Learning and Teaching.
• Experience leading and implementing the School and Diocesan Strategic Plans and accountabilities.
• Able to lead Learning and Teaching programs and strategies to support student academic and well-being outcomes; with high-level understanding of policy compliance requirements.
• Highly developed relational skills as evident in interactions with staff, students and families.
• Compliance with or progress towards compliance with Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW.

Your application should address the criteria above.

Referee Reports

are required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview. Please see the instructions and templates below for further information.

Additional information:

• Position Description - Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching (secondary)
• Referee Instructions
• Referee Report - Parish Priest, Administrator
• Referee Report - Professional
• Click this link Clarence Region for information on our Diocese and region

Enquiries:

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Applications close: 3pm, Monday 21 September, 2026

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.