Assistant Principal

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Bega; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst professional learning

Curriculum resources

Paid parental leave (24 weeks)

Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

Professional development support

Inter-school transfer opportunities

Flourish wellbeing program

Job summary

St Patrick’s Primary School in Bega, NSW, seeks an Assistant Principal to partner with the Principal to drive school improvement, support staff, and promote evidence-based teaching. A strong focus on wellbeing and community engagement, and building positive relationships with students, families and the wider community, are central to this role.

The successful candidate will model Catholic faith, lead with integrity and collaboration, and guide the school in line with the Vision ‘School with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Teaching.
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies.
• Academic qualifications additional to Initial Teacher Education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent).
• Practicing Catholic connected to a worshipping community with a written reference from the Parish Priest.
• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
• Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Principal works with the Principal to drive school improvement and support staff in delivering evidence-based teaching.
• Focus on wellbeing and community engagement and building positive relationships with students, families, and the wider community.
• Acts as a leader of learning and a role model of Catholic faith, guiding the school with integrity, collaboration and care.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Teaching

Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies

Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: $92,882 to $141,997 plus superannuation. Salary is based on years of teaching service.

NSW Assistant Principal Annual Allowance: $32,924

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: 25 January 2027

St Patrick’s Primary School is situated on a hilltop with the outlook across the beautiful verdant Bega valley in New South Wales. St Patrick’s is a co-educational Catholic Primary School with classes from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our School Vision ‘School with a View’ directs our thinking, planning and teaching, and creates our focus towards providing quality education for our 21st Century thinkers and learners.

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

• Bachelor or Master of Teaching
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies
• 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
• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
• Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.