Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Allowance: $31,965 | NSW Assistant Principal (Primary 101-250)
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable 

About St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph’s Primary School is located in the idyllic small country town of Boorowa, NSW, surrounded by rolling countryside and a close-knit community spirit. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with our students, families, and the wider community. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work collaboratively to create a caring and inclusive school culture where every child feels supported and encouraged. We take pride in delivering a high-quality education that nurtures the academic, social, creative, and spiritual development of each student. 

About the Role   

The Assistant Principal is a key member of the school’s leadership team, working closely with the Principal to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving school culture. The Assistant Principal supports the strategic direction of the school by contributing to collaborative decision-making, goal setting, and the implementation of initiatives that enhance teaching and learning. The Assistant Principal oversees the delivery of evidence-based practices, monitors student progress, and uses data to inform continuous improvement. A strong focus is placed on supporting teachers through professional development, coaching, and mentoring, while also strengthening partnerships with families and the wider community. This position requires a balance of instructional leadership, operational management, and a commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

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 Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching 
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation 
• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) 
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or be due to complete 
• 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: Marks Birks on 02 6385 3263 or via email mark.birks@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au