Acting Head of Junior School

St Pius X College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Pius X College in Sydney seeks an energetic Acting Head of the Junior School to lead students, staff and parents in a Catholic Edmund Rice tradition. The role oversees curriculum, teaching, pastoral care, and cocurricular programs; it sits on the College Leadership Team.

This full-time temporary appointment starts in 2026/2027 with a Proficient 5 classification, plus an Assistant Principal Allowance of $54,731 per annum and 0.8 FTE time release.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading learning in a primary/Junior School context.
• Ensure assessment practices align with curriculum standards and NES A expectations.
• Commitment to Catholic education and Edmund Rice ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum, assessment, moderation and reporting in the Junior School.
• Oversee pastoral care and student welfare in the Junior School.
• Coordinate cocurricular programs and community engagement.
• Utilise technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with the College Leadership Team on policy and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

School administration

Curriculum development

Technology in teaching

Communication

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Education Leadership

Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education

Theology

Job description

St Pius X College is seeking to appoint an energetic Acting Head of Junior School skilled in contemporary education practices. The Acting Head of the Junior School leads the Junior School community of students, staff and parents in its pursuit of excellence in all aspects of religious education and formation, teaching and learning, pastoral care, administration and the cocurriculum in the Junior School. As a member of the College Leadership Team the Acting Head of the Junior School actively participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of strategies, policies and processes to secure the College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. The Head of the Junior School is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day life of the Junior School.

This is a full-time temporary position with a start date at either the commencement of 2027 or during Term 4 2026. Remuneration is at a Proficient 5, plus Assistant Principal Allowance of $54,731 per annum (current) and a time release of 0.8 FTE.

The successful applicant will:

• Be committed to and supportive of the Mission of Catholic Schools with specific reference to the Edmund Rice ethos and tradition of the College
• Exhibit a high standard of competence, professionalism, organisational proficiency and enthusiasm
• have successful experience in a leadership position in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate success in leading learning: curriculum, assessment, moderation, data‑informed practice and reporting in a primary/Junior School context.
• Ensure assessment and inquiry practices are compliant with NESA expectations and reflect evidence‑based pedagogy, inquiry learning and differentiation.
• have (or be working towards) post graduate qualifications in Education, Leadership, Religious Education, Theology or equivalent;
• Have the ability to respond to and support Junior School staff on a wide range of educational issues
• Have the ability to relate to boys and a practical knowledge of boys’ education issues and initiatives
• Possess excellent consultation, negotiation and people management skills
• Maintain positive working relationships and confidentiality
• Be an innovative and engaging classroom practitioner
• Effectively integrate technology in teaching and learning
• Participate in the cocurricular program of the school
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks and achieve results in a timely manner.

Education, Training & Professional Development

St Pius X College is a non-selective Catholic Boys’ school for students from Years 5 to 12 under the auspices of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College has celebrated 75 years of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition and is committed to continuing the foundations laid by the Christian Brothers in all aspects of school life. The College provides quality Catholic education and much is expected of the students, staff and parents.

St Pius X College is first and foremost a Catholic school. We practice our faith and strive to live it out daily in the way we treat each other, the way we learn and through our social justice program and outreach service to the community. We are a family school in partnership with parents.

The College is contemporary in its approach to teaching and learning, and has implemented a range of practices which are underpinned by research into boys’ education. The goal is to develop students into independent thinkers and collaborative workers; to be creative and curious; to have a balanced approach to life.

The College promotes the pursuit of knowledge, a love of learning and a commitment to personal excellence. The boys’ educational experience is both comprehensive and cohesive – every boy is valued and respected. With a proud history of providing a high-quality Catholic education, much is expected of the students, staff and parents.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

St Pius X College is a non-selective Catholic Boys’ school for students from Years 5 to 12 under the auspices of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College has celebrated 75 years of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition and is committed to continuing the foundations laid by the Christian Brothers in all aspects of school life. The College provides quality Catholic education and much is expected of the students, staff and parents.

St Pius X College is first and foremost a Catholic school. We practice our faith and strive to live it out daily in the way we treat each other, the way we learn and through our social justice program and outreach service to the community. We are a family school in partnership with parents.

The College is contemporary in its approach to teaching and learning, and has implemented a range of practices which are underpinned by research into boys’ education. The goal is to develop students into independent thinkers and collaborative workers; to be creative and curious; to have a balanced approach to life.

The College promotes the pursuit of knowledge, a love of learning and a commitment to personal excellence. The boys’ educational experience is both comprehensive and cohesive – every boy is valued and respected. With a proud history of providing a high-quality Catholic education, much is expected of the students, staff and parents.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website