Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

Catholic Education; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Evidence-based teaching resources

Paid parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Professional development

Flourish Wellbeing program

Transfer opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Archdiocese education opportunity in NSW seeks an Assistant Principal to support the Principal in strategic and operational directions. You will lead teaching and learning initiatives, build staff capability, and promote student wellbeing while strengthening Catholic identity across the school.

Collaborating with families and community, you will help create an inclusive, high-performing environment where students flourish and staff grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching.
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies.
• Additional Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent beyond Initial Teacher Education.
• Practicing Catholic connected to a parish or other worshipping community.
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that strengthen teaching and learning and develop staff capability.
• Promote student wellbeing and foster Catholic identity and mission.
• Collaborate with staff, students, families and the wider community to create an inclusive, high-performing environment.

Education

Bachelor/Master of Teaching

Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies

Job description

Salary Range:

$94,596to $141,638full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

NSW AP Allowance:

$45,128 plus superannuation

Employment Status:

Full-time

Eligibility:

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date:

Monday, 25 January 2027, Term One

About Carroll College

Carroll College provides an environment conducive to developing academic and spiritual growth, preparing students for a future of lifelong learning. Student well-being,individualisedpastoralcare,and a strong sense of purpose are integral to student success. The College thrives on a shared mission to transform lives through exemplary classroom practices through the Science of Learning.

About the Role

The Assistant Principal is a key leadership role supporting the Principal in the strategic and operational direction of the school. You will lead initiatives that strengthen teaching and learning, develop staff capability, promote student wellbeing, and foster the Catholic identity and mission of the school. Working collaboratively with staff, students, families, and the wider community, you will help create an inclusive and high-performing environment where everyone is supported to flourish.

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
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
• 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 parish or other worshipping community
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.This position involves working with children.Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

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.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGELcan be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:

Nadine Cooper on 02 4471 5600 or via [e-mail].

Application queries:

Recruitment Team on026234 5427or via [e-mail].