Assistant Principal - Lead Teaching & Wellbeing

GOWRIE, ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 161,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst professional learning

Curriculum resources access

24 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 14 weeks parental leave

Professional development support

FLOURISH wellbeing program

Transfers within Archdiocese to ACT/NS

Salary + superannuation

Job summary

Holy Family Primary School in Canberra’s South Tuggeranong invites applications for an Assistant Principal. You will support the Principal in strategic and operational leadership, guiding teaching and learning, staff development, student wellbeing and school improvement within a collaborative, inclusive Catholic community.

Employer: Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Start date Monday, 25 January 2026 (Term One).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching required.
• WWVP clearance is mandatory.
• TQI registration required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies preferred.
• Advanced degree beyond Initial Teacher Education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives across teaching and learning, staff development, student wellbeing, and school improvement.
• Support the Principal in strategic and operational leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing school community.

Education

Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching

WWVP clearance

TQI registration

Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies

Master’s degree or five-year equivalent

Job description

Holy Family Primary School in Canberra’s South Tuggeranong invites applications for an Assistant Principal. You will support the Principal in strategic and operational leadership, guiding teaching and learning, staff development, student wellbeing and school improvement within a collaborative, inclusive Catholic community.

Employer: Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Start date Monday, 25 January 2026 (Term One).