Assistant Principal - Secondary - Gateshead

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Staff training & development

Parental leave

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic College Gateshead is seeking an Assistant Principal to join our leadership team in a permanent full-time capacity, commencing in 2027. The College emphasises faith, excellence in teaching, and a caring community grounded in the Gospel values.

The successful candidate will lead across the school, develop a shared vision, and support teachers while upholding high standards and equity within a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year trained teacher with 6–8 years of teaching experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies.
• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation is required.
• Working with Children clearance is required.
• Anaphylaxis training completed or willing to complete.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal to lead across the school community.
• Model faith in action and foster shared vision for learning.
• Nurture positive relationships among students, staff and stakeholders.
• Support and monitor teaching effectiveness and professional growth.
• Maintain high standards for students and staff performance.

Skills

Catholic Education

Data-driven instruction

Professional learning leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Equity & safety

Religious Education

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Postgraduate Religious Education

NESA accreditation

Working with Children clearance

Anaphylaxis training

Educational Leadership (Desirable)

Job description

Introduction

St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Assistant Principal to join our leadership team in a permanent full-time capacity, commencing in 2027.

St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters. It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community. It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people. A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal to lead across the school community to:
• Model faith in action
• Develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and all other stakeholders
• Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers
• Set high standards for students and staff performance

Skills and Experiences

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Practising Catholic with a personal commitment to Catholic Education who can clearly demonstrate their vision and commitment to leading and learning within our Diocesan community
• A strong background in and command of a core content area in education with the ability to model evidence-based practice and effectively utilise data to optimise student outcomes
• Demonstrated success in creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically; initiate and drive change and ensure a culture of continuous improvement
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
• Capacity to strengthen and integrate equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the ongoing management and development of staff
• Experience in the role of Religious Education Coordinator (primary schools), or in the roles of Ministry Coordinator and/or Leader of Learning Religion (secondary schools) (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year trained teacher classification and at least six, preferably eight years, successful teaching experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or willingness to complete within four years of appointment
• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Working with Children Clearance number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: [phone] or via email: [e-mail]

Applications close

30 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.