Assistant Principal

Commencement Date

Commencement Date:17 January 2026

Employment Type

Employment Type:Full Time, Fixed Term (5-year) Senior Leadership position

Teaching Position

Assistant Principal -AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 per annum FTE, commensurate with experience

Application Deadline

Closing Date for Applications:9.00am, Friday 31 October 2025

St Joseph's School, Atherton

St Joseph’s School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Atherton Catholic Parish. Located approximately one and a quarter hour’s drive from Cairns, Atherton sits within the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands. St Joseph’s School is committed to providing its students with a well-balanced and relevant education delivering pedagogy based on latest research and best practice. St Joseph’s School operates dual stream having experienced growth over the last few years. The school’s current enrolment stands at 268 students, and 36 staff. St Joseph’s is a welcoming community where parents/carers are encouraged to become actively involved in various dimensions of school life.

About the Role

The Assistant Principal - Catholic Identity is responsible for providing creative and visionary leadership in promoting the Catholic ethos across all aspects of the school community. This role is central to implementing the Encounter Catholic Identity Framework and embedding the pedagogical principles of Catholic Dialogue Schools within the school's culture and educational practices.

In this capacity, the Assistant Principal - Catholic Identity:

- Model the Catholic Ethos: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and mission, ensuring that the school’s values and objectives align with the broader mission of Catholic Education.

- Lead Faith Formation: Works collaboratively with the Leadership Team to design and facilitate a variety of formative and spiritually enriching experiences for students, staff, and the broader St Joseph’s Parish School community.

- Promote Social Justice: Actively engages students and staff in outreach and social justice activities, guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teachings.

- Foster Spiritual and Religious Development: In partnership with the Principal and other staff, holds whole-school responsibility for enacting the Gospel mission.

- Lead Wellbeing Initiatives: Supports and leads the implementation of Wellbeing initiatives to ensure parents, teachers, school officers, and students are equipped with necessary knowledge and support.

- Act as a member of the School Executive and Leadership Teams, providing specific leadership in areas delegated by the Principal.

For further information about the role, please download the position description.

Work Requirements

- Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church

- Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition

- Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland

- Successful teaching experience, including religious education

- Leadership experience:

1. Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadership

2. Demonstrated administrative ability

3. Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships

- Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious Education

- Written and verbal communication skills of a high order

- Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community

- Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultation

- Professional qualifications in Education

- Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers

- Current driver’s licence

- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education

- Promote child safety at all times

What We Offer

- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience

- ITAS and IPRASS Allowances

- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary

- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

- Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support

- Access to Employee Assistance Program

- Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note: applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

Michael Aitken, Acting Principal
P: 074095 9000
E: principal.atherton@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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