Assistant Principal (Secondary)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Mentor program funded by CEO

Support across critical areas

Job summary

John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow, part of the Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications for an Assistant Principal role commencing 2027. The successful candidate will lead with faith, foster a learning culture informed by data, and provide ongoing professional development for staff within a supportive CEO framework.

The role emphasises strategic leadership, compliance with NESA, and building strong partnerships with students, families and the local church,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to foster Catholic life and culture in the school community.
• Experience building a learning culture with data-informed teaching.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and staff development.
• Strategic leadership to drive school improvement aligned to the vision and plan.
• Ensure school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.
• Develop positive partnerships with students, families, church and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and professional learning for staff.
• Support teachers to improve student outcomes through data-driven planning.
• Foster the Catholic ethos and faith formation within the school community.
• Drive improvement initiatives in line with the school's strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding policies.
• Build and sustain partnerships with families, parish and the wider community.

Skills

Faith integration

Curriculum leadership

Data-informed teaching

Professional learning

Staff feedback

Strategic planning

Education

NESA teaching accreditation

Post-graduate study

Senior Leadership accreditation (Cat E) or plan to obtain in 5 years

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Rosemeadow NSW

The Interim Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced leaders for the Assistant Principal position at John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow commencing at the beginning of the 2027 school year.

In the Diocese of Wollongong, Assistant Principals play a significant role in creating vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning. Our Assistant Principals have access to:

• excellent professional & leadership development programs
• first-class support from the Catholic Education Office (CEO) across all critical areas through our culture of connected autonomy
• a professional mentor, funded by the CEO
• a platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Located in the Macarthur region, John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow is a co-educational secondary school that provides a rich educational environment for its students. Inspired by the Marist tradition and named in honor of pioneer priest Father John Joseph Therry, the College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where students and staff are supported to achieve their full potential. Educators at the College form a collaborative team committed to academic growth, student wellbeing and shaping confident, courageous young men and women.

Living out the College motto, Recta Sapere—to know, love, and relish what is right and just—the school embeds strong moral foundations and Christian spirit across all aspects of daily life. Its holistic approach to education balances academic achievement with structured pastoral care and spiritual development. Overall, the College focuses on guiding students to model servant leadership, live out the teachings of Jesus and make positive, lasting contributions to their local community and the wider world.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Give witness to the faith and contribute to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
• Build a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.
• Build capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback and managing performance.
• Act strategically to drive school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s vision and strategic plan.
• Ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current accreditation to teach with NESA.
• Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline (or working towards).
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy(or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.