Assistant Principal Catholic Identity - St Thomas of Villanova Parish School, Mareeba - St Thomas' School

Educationhq; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Employer Superannuation Contributions

14 Weeks' paid parental leave

Professional development and EAP

Fitness Passport

Long service leave after 7 years

Job summary

Educationhq in Mareeba invites applications for Assistant Principal Catholic Identity at St Thomas of Villanova Parish School. This leadership role focuses on equity, inclusion, and strong partnerships with families to support every student’s potential.

You will guide inclusive practices, supervise teaching strategies, and collaborate with therapists and specialists to enhance student wellbeing while fulfilling a 0.4FTE teaching load in a fixed-term 5-year appointment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible to register with QCT.
• Experience in Catholic education is preferred.
• Ability to lead inclusive practices across the school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote evidence-based inclusive education practices.
• Develop personalised learning approaches for diverse students.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and external professionals.
• Foster belonging, equity, and wellbeing within the school.

Skills

Inclusive education

Educational leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Job description

Assistant Principal Catholic Identity - St Thomas of Villanova Parish School, Mareeba - St Thomas' School

Commencement Date:Monday 18 January 2027Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term 5 year leadership position with 0.4FTE teaching load.This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns.
Salary Range: AP1-AP3 - $149,763 to $157,119 FTE gross per annum + 12.75% SuperannuationApplications close: 5:00pm, Tues 20 October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible

About the Role

Assistant Principal Catholic Identity is central to the mission and ethos of Catholic education. We are seeking an inspiring and passionate educational leader to champion inclusive practices and support the diverse learning needs of all students within our school community.

The Position of Leadership - Assistant Principal Catholic Identity plays a key role in fostering a culture of belonging, equity and inclusion, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and families, the successful applicant will lead and promote evidence-based inclusive education practices, guide the development of personalised learning approaches, and support the implementation of effective teaching strategies that respond to individual student needs.

This leadership role involves building strong partnerships with parents and carers, as well as collaborating with specialist staff and external professionals, including therapists and inclusive education personnel, to enhance student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed

Work Requirements

• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave - upon completion of 1 year's continuous service
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about the role please see the Position DescriptionAssistant Principal Catholic Identity Position Description