Assistant Principal - St John the Apostle Primary, Florey ACT

St John the Apostle Primary, Florey (see more jobs from this school)

Florey, ACT 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 March 2025


Are you a dedicated educational leader passionate about fostering academic excellence and school improvement? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Principal to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school community.

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Florey, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Temporary (covering absence in Term 2 from 28 April 2025 to 4 July 2025)<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary:&nbsp;</strong>$158,428 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Friday&nbsp;25 April 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Sunday 2 March 2025</p><p><strong>About the School</strong></p><p>We are a unique and exciting community. We are a highly collaborative team who seek to inspire, support and celebrate the learning of all; we strive to help every student realise their intellectual, spiritual, cultural and social aspirations. With a strong&nbsp;vision for the future,&nbsp;we create a professional learning environment that builds the expertise and leadership capacity of teachers to have a significant positive impact on student well-being and achievement in their own class and across the school.&nbsp;</p><p>We are part of Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres in the ACT and NSW.</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>As the Assistant Principal, you will work closely with the Principal to support the school's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a positive school culture, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, and driving continuous improvement in student achievement. You will play an instrumental role in collaborative decision-making and strategic planning to enhance school effectiveness; overseeing and supporting instructional programs, ensuring they align with curriculum standards and best practices; monitoring and evaluating teaching methodologies; providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities for staff and analysing student performance data to guide instructional improvements and intervention strategies.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.</i></p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Bachelor or Master of Teaching.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or the willingness to undertake.</li><li>Academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent).</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sjaps.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about CECG can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Principal Jo Reed on&nbsp;02 6258 3592 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au">jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505083/assistant-principal-st-john-the-apostle-primary-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>