Assistant Principal, St Francis De Sales College, Leeton

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Leeton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Relocation Assistance MUVAL

Retention Bonus Scheme

Job summary

St Francis De Sales Regional College, a Catholic co-educational day and weekly boarding school serving Leeton and surrounding areas, seeks a faith leader to support the Principal in guiding the school’s Catholic vision.

The role focuses on modelling faith in action, developing a shared school vision, and overseeing pastoral and educational programs within a supportive, values‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Model faith in action as a leader and support the Principal to develop a shared vision for high‑quality Catholic education.
• Lead and contribute to school community initiatives, ensuring a nurturing and safe learning environment.
• Support staffing, teaching, and pastoral programs in alignment with diocesan values.

Education

NESA Accreditation

Job description

St Francis De Sales Regional College

St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina. We focus on students as individuals and aim to develop their own personal skills by providing a broad curriculum, enriched with many extra-curricular and sporting activities. We adopt a 'restorative justice' approach to our everyday life at the College, and encourage students to reflect upon Gospel values in their approach to their own learning. Our outstanding reputation has evolved from our commitment to providing the best possible education to every student, underpinned by our core purpose—to educate the whole person.

About Leeton

Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country. Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities. In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning. We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

As a faith leader, the Catholic School Assistant Principal models faith in action, supporting the Principal in leading the school community to develop a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a high quality Catholic education for all students.

What We Can Offer

• Full-Time Position to Commence January 2027
  • Permanent Teaching Contract
  • Temporary Assistant Principal Contract (3 Years, with the option of another 3 years pending successful growth and renewal process)
• Salary Determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service, plus Assistant Principal allowance $49,399 per annum
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Retention Bonus Scheme of $20,000 ($5,000 per annum for the first four years of employment)
• Relocation Assistance via MUVAL

A Formal Application Would Consist Of

• A current CV, outlining your full career history
• A cover letter of no more than 3 pages describing your experience and capabilities with reference to the page 3 in the Applicant Information Pack and position description
• Details of three referees:
  • One referee must be your Parish Priest from your local parish of worship.
  • For other leadership levels, one of your referees must be your current Principal.

Your referees will be contacted prior to shortlisting.

Applications Close Sunday 18th October at 11.59pm AEST.

CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team.

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds