<p><strong>Location</strong>: Pearce, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Temporary<br><strong>Employment Status</strong>: Full-time<br><strong>Eligibility: </strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Citizen<br><strong>Salary</strong>: $158,428 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Monday 21 July 2025<br><strong>Closing Date</strong>: 11.55pm, Sunday 18 May 2025</p> <p><strong>About Sacred Heart Primary School</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>Sacred Heart Primary School is an inclusive Catholic community where every student is valued and supported. Passionate teachers create engaging, modern learning environments that nurture growth, curiosity, and success. With a focus on individualised learning, leadership opportunities, and strong values of respect and peer support, students thrive academically and socially. From our vibrant school choir to our Buddies and Peer Support programs, Sacred Heart is a place where friendships flourish and potential is unlocked. Join the collaborative environment at Sacred Heart Primary School!</p> <p><strong>About the Role</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.</p> <p><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on secondment.</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</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;</li> <li>Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></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</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</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.</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a href="https://sacredhps.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about the CECG can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact David Austin on 02 6286 2443 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Sacred%20Heart%20Primary%20School%2C%20Pearce%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Sacred%20Heart%20Primary%20School%2C%20Pearce%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Sacred%20Heart%20Primary%20School%2C%20Pearce%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Sacred%20Heart%20Primary%20School%2C%20Pearce%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Sacred%20Heart%20Primary%20School%2C%20Pearce%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20Sacred%20Heart%20Primary%20School%2C%20Pearce%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505328/assistant-principal-sacred-heart-primary-school-pearce-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>