Assistant Principal

Holy Trinity Primary School, Curtin (see more jobs from this school)

Curtin, ACT 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 June 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>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Salary</strong>:&nbsp;$158,428 plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Negotiable<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About Holy Trinity Primary School</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>Holy Trinity Primary School aims to develop curious, inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are responsible for creating a compassionate and more peaceful world in the future. With individual needs catered for at Holy Trinity, the school promotes collaborative learning and encourage learning experiences that are challenging and meaningful.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</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 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br> &nbsp;</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;This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.holytrinity.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Prue Sheargold on 02 6281 4811 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:prue.sheargold@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>prue.sheargold@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:prue.sheargold@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">prue.sheargold@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505418/assistant-principal">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>