Salary: $165,553 plus superannuation
Employment-Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: January 2026, Term One

About St John the Apostle Primary School 

St John the Apostle Primary School is a co-eduational Catholic primary school comprising of a highly collaborative team that inspires and celebrates the learning of all students. With a strong vision for the future, and a professional learning environment that builds capability, the school has a shared mission to positively impact student well-being and academic achievement.

About the Role 

The Assistant Principal plays a key role in shaping the culture of our school and leading with our values of Live, Love, Learn. The Assistant Principal works in partnership with the Principal to drive school improvement, support staff in delivering evidence-based teaching, and ensure high expectations for student learning. A strong focus on wellbeing and community engagement is central to this role, as is the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community. The Assistant Principal is both a leader of learning and a role model of our Catholic faith, guiding the school with integrity, collaboration, and care.

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 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice  
• Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• Practicing Catholic connected to a parish or other worshipping community
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest
• Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.  

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. 

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. 

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about CECG can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jo Reed on 02 6258 3592 or via email jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au. 

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