Assistant Principal

Trinity Catholic College, Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Goulburn, NSW 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 November 2026


Lead and inspire a culture of excellence, supporting staff, driving student achievement, and shaping strategic school improvement while fostering a positive, inclusive, and faith-filled learning community.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$92,882 to $141,997&nbsp;plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.<br><strong>Allowance:&nbsp;</strong>$49,399 NSW Assistant Principal Allowance&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About&nbsp;Trinity Catholic College&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is a regional co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in NSW. 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 the New South Wales Education Authority (NSW) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 800 students.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Assistant Principal Pastoral Care at Trinity Catholic College Goulburn plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture where every student is known, valued and cared for. Working closely with students, families, staff and external support agencies, the role provides leadership in student wellbeing, behaviour support, pastoral initiatives and the overall care of young people. Through building strong relationships and promoting a culture of respect, belonging and personal growth, the Assistant Principal Pastoral Care helps ensure that students are supported academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential within the life of the College.</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, regardless of caregiver status</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 Eligibility</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor or Master of Teaching</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies</li> <li>Academic qualifications additional to Initial Teacher Education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent)</li> <li>Practicing Catholic connected to a worshipping community supported by a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/82e4cf32-2283-4aa0-a0ce-14af922a6dc0.docx">written reference from the Parish Priest</a></li> <li>NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)</li> <li>NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation</li> <li>Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy&nbsp;&nbsp;</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://www.trinitycollege.nsw.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>Gaye McManus&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 4821 3600 or via email <a href="mailto:gaye.mcmanus@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">gaye.mcmanus@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries: </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;<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>📄&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/507524/assistant-principal">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>