Assistant Principal

Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie

Gowrie, ACT 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 October 2026


Strengthen teaching and learning through strategic leadership, staff development and wellbeing initiatives that support student success and ongoing school improvement.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $179,184&nbsp;plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Monday, 25 January 2026, Term One</p> <p><strong>About&nbsp;Holy Family Primary School</strong></p> <p>Holy Family Primary School is a welcoming Catholic community located in the heart of South Tuggeranong. The school is dedicated to nurturing the academic, emotional, and social development of every child. We strive to inspire students through quality teaching, strong values, and a deep sense of belonging within our community. We value collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence in education.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Assistant Principal is a key member of the school leadership team, supporting the Principal in the strategic and operational leadership of the school. You will lead initiatives across teaching and learning, staff development, student wellbeing, and school improvement while helping to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing school community.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</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>Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Essential Criteria</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies&nbsp;</li> <li>Academic qualifications additional to Initial Teacher Education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent)&nbsp;</li> <li>Practicing Catholic connected to a parish or other worshipping community&nbsp;</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/82e4cf32-2283-4aa0-a0ce-14af922a6dc0.docx">Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&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.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.<br><br> 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.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://holyfamily.act.edu.au/ ">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the CACGEL&nbsp;can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Kate Markcrow&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6292 1222&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.<br><strong>Application queries:&nbsp;</strong>Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<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;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/507353/assistant-principal">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>