Salary: $173,125 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Term 1, 2026

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT.  The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students. 

About the Role

St Francis Xavier College has embarked on an ambitious and future oriented Strategic Plan and direction in 2025 which will incorporate a renewed focus on excellence and innovation in teaching, learning and student wellbeing from Years 7-12. To realise our mission St Francis Xavier has developed a new and exciting Executive role to extend and support the work of our academic team.

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning to join our Executive team to work alongside the Assistant Principals’ Curriculum and Innovation, Staff Development and Pastoral Care in realising the Mission of the College.  The purpose of the role of Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning is to enhance the quality of teaching and learning to improve student achievement at the College. The Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning works closely with the Director of Junior Studies, Heads of Department, the Inclusive Education Team, the Hums Team, the Learning Commons Team and individual teachers to ensure that teaching practices are having the most positive impact on learning and students are achieving to their potential.

The Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning also works closely with the Assistant Principal Curriculum and Innovation in ensuring all teaching staff are engaged in professional growth, and that whole school approaches to assessment and reporting, AI, Data Analytics and College Learning Management System practices are embedded across the College.

As a member of the College Executive, this position is first and foremost a leader of faith and the Mission of the Church and is directly accountable to the Principal. 

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

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor or Master of Teaching
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Practising 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 cover letter and current resume 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 in accordance with CECG policy.

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 College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.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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