<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$158,428&nbsp;plus&nbsp;superannuation. &nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> January&nbsp;2026&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About Sacred Heart Primary School&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sacred Heart Primary School is an inclusive Catholic community where every student is valued and supported. Passionate teachers create engaging, modern learning environments that nurture growth, curiosity, and success. With a focus on&nbsp;individualised&nbsp;learning, leadership opportunities, and strong values of respect and peer support, students thrive academically and socially. From our vibrant school choir to our Buddies and Peer Support programs, Sacred Heart is a place where friendships flourish and potential is unlocked. Join the collaborative environment at Sacred Heart Primary School!&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Assistant Principal plays a key leadership role in supporting the Principal with the strategic and operational management of the school. This includes contributing to whole-school planning, overseeing the implementation of teaching and learning initiatives, and driving continuous improvement aligned with the Annual Implementation Plan. The role involves fostering a positive and inclusive school culture, supporting student and staff wellbeing, managing resources and infrastructure, and collaborating closely with teachers to enhance student outcomes. The Assistant Principal also engages with families, leads professional development, and supports behaviour management, making this a dynamic and impactful position within the school community.<br> &nbsp;<br><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)&nbsp;</li> <li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp; </strong>&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 in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&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://sacredhps.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;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;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact David Austin&nbsp;on02 6286 2443&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;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;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505445/assistant-principal">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>