Assistant Principal

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Ipswich City; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 157.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brisbane Catholic Education Office is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our leadership team as Assistant Principal at St Francis Xavier's Primary School, Goodna. Start date January 2027, with a substantive 5-year appointment and potential extension subject to review.

Salary range $149,763.00 – $157,120.00 plus Super, and a continuing teaching status. The role demands strategic leadership of teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment and wellbeing within BCE frameworks.

Formación

• Experience in leadership roles in Catholic schools.
• Experience in teaching and leading religious education.
• Catholic faith required for this position.

Responsabilidades

• Model and embed a contemporary Catholic worldview in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices.
• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of a compliant whole-school curriculum aligned with BCE frameworks.
• Lead high-impact pedagogical practices to improve student outcomes across year levels.
• Oversee assessment frameworks aligned with QCAA and BCE expectations.
• Collaborate with inclusive education leaders to ensure curriculum access for all learners.
• Work with Campus Leadership Team to align teaching and learning priorities with BCE strategy.
• Ensure all curriculum, assessment and reporting comply with BCE policies and legislative requirements.
• Communicate clearly with parents about student learning progress and curriculum matters.
• Contribute to whole-school strategic planning and improvement agendas.

Conocimientos

Assistant Principal experience

Religious education leadership

Catholic identity leadership

Educación

QCT registration

Descripción del empleo

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Goodna QLD

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our leadership team as Assistant Principal. This position plays a key role in leading teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, assessment, data-informed practice, and professional growth to ensure excellence and equity for all learners.

• Location: St Francis Xavier's Primary School, Goodna
• Start date: Commencing January, 2027
• Status: Full-time | Fixed-term (Permanency will be attached to your underlying teaching contract)
• Salary: $149,763.00 - $157,120.00 + Super
• This is a substantive 5 year appointment with a further 5 years offered subject to a positive review.
• Ad close date: 1 November, 2026
• Contact: **********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school

St Francis Xavier is a Catholic, co-educational P-6 school with an enrolment of over 470 students, situated in the City of Ipswich, adjacent to the Ipswich Motorway. The school has been in existence for more than 100 years, having been established in 1910. It is a school which has welcomed children and families from many countries around the world. Over forty nationalities are represented. We are proud of the way that our community blends the best from these cultures to develop and reflect the motto of the school: "Kids Who Care".

About the opportunity

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in:

• building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
• growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
• building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Model and embed a contemporary Catholic worldview within curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment practices.
• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of a compliant whole-school curriculum aligned with BCE frameworks and system expectations.
• Lead the development of high-impact pedagogical practices that improve student learning outcomes across all year levels.
• Oversee the development and implementation of assessment frameworks that are aligned with QCAA and BCE expectations.
• Collaborate with inclusive education leaders to ensure curriculum access and participation for all learners, including students with diverse needs.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Campus Leadership Team to align teaching and learning priorities with BCE strategic direction.
• Ensure all curriculum, assessment and reporting practices comply with BCE policies, QCAA requirements and legislative expectations.
• Ensure clear, timely and professional communication with parents and caregivers regarding student learning progress and curriculum matters.
• Contribute to whole-school strategic planning, improvement agendas and review processes aligned with BCE frameworks.

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offered subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience
• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.
• You are required to be Catholic for this position.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Why choose BCE

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.