Assistant Principal - Catholic Culture & Junior School

Damascus College Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Damascus College Ballarat invites applications for the position of Assistant Principal – Catholic Culture & Junior School. The role leads Catholic School Culture and oversees the Junior School (Years 7 & 8), reporting to the Principal as part of the College leadership team.

The appointment focuses on faith, learning, wellbeing and belonging at the heart of student life. Working with the Head of Junior School and other leaders, the successful candidate will promote excellence in Religious

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and Mercy tradition.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with staff, students and families.
• Experience leading high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Strategic thinking and capability to guide organizational improvement.
• Expertise in Religious Education, faith formation, and Catholic School Identity.
• Proven focus on student learning, wellbeing and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for Catholic Culture across the College and for Years 7–8.
• Lead faith formation, prayer, liturgy and Catholic learning initiatives.
• Oversight of the Junior School learning and wellbeing experiences.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to promote engagement and inclusion.
• Drive partnerships with families and external support services.

Skills

Catholic education commitment

Relationship-building

Strategic leadership

Lead high-performing teams

Religious Education expertise

Student learning and wellbeing

Job description

Damascus College Ballarat invites applications for the position of Assistant Principal – Catholic Culture & Junior School. The role leads Catholic School Culture and oversees the Junior School (Years 7 & 8), reporting to the Principal as part of the College leadership team.

The appointment focuses on faith, learning, wellbeing and belonging at the heart of student life. Working with the Head of Junior School and other leaders, the successful candidate will promote excellence in Religious