Assistant Principal, Strategy and Staff

Salary:
$173,125 plus superannuation

Employment Status:
Full-time

Eligibility:
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date:
January, 2026

About St John Paul II College
St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. JPC strives for excellence in teaching so that students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn's 'Catalyst' program.

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.

About The Role
The Assistant Principal, Strategy and Staff plays a crucial role in school leadership, aiding the Principal in collaborative decision-making, goal planning, implementation, and evaluation. This involves overseeing strategic execution, monitoring progress, and ensuring adjustments for continuous improvement through professional development and data-informed decisions to enhance school effectiveness and student achievement.

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
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Teaching.
• Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or the willingness to undertake.

To teach and lead Religious Education in a Catholic school, you must:

• Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community
• Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years' experience
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
• 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. 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 School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:
Please contact Nicola Grieb on or via email

Application queries:
Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email