Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing & Formation

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office invites applications for the Assistant Principal - Students at Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough Campus. This senior leadership role partners with the Campus Leadership Team to lead student formation, wellbeing and pastoral care within a Catholic-learning community.

The role starts January 2027, is a full-time fixed-term appointment with potential extension, and carries a salary in the published range.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a coherent Formation and Wellbeing Framework aligned with BCE priorities and College context.
• Provide strategic leadership for student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement across the Secondary Campus, ensuring a proactive, inclusive and evidence-informed approach.
• Lead a culture of safeguarding where the protection and wellbeing of students is understood as the responsibility of all staff.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Campus Leadership Team to align vision, strategy and operational priorities with BCE expectations.
• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with parents and caregivers as active partners in student learning and wellbeing.
• Lead the development and implementation of student leadership structures and opportunities across the Secondary Campus
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal - Curriculum and the Curriculum leaders to ensure strong alignment between student wellbeing and improved learning outcomes.
• Ensure all student wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral care policies align with BCE frameworks and legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office invites applications for the Assistant Principal - Students at Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough Campus. This senior leadership role partners with the Campus Leadership Team to lead student formation, wellbeing and pastoral care within a Catholic-learning community.

The role starts January 2027, is a full-time fixed-term appointment with potential extension, and carries a salary in the published range.