Assistant Principal Pastoral Care
- Lead initiatives to strengthen teaching and learning.
- Promote student wellbeing and foster the Catholic identity of the school.
- Collaborate with staff, students, and families to create an inclusive environment.
Salary Range: $94,596 to $141,638 full-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, individualised pastoral care, 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 CACGEL can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Nadine Cooper on ************ or via email ********************************.
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 ********* or via email ******************************.
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