Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary - St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

  • 494903
  • Cairns
  • St Mary's Catholic College - Woree
  • School Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Full time - Fixed Term

Contract Dates: 25 August 2025 to 16 January 2026

Employment Type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Salary Range: $149,763 to $157,119 FTE gross per annum PLUS 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 4pm, Thursday 21 August 2025
We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is available.  

Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's Catholic College opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families. Inspired by St Mary, our Mother, the College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College has a strong academic focus combined with offering a stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest across all areas. St Mary’s offers a broad technology rich curriculum delivered by quality and dedicated teachers.  Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and caring environment essential for their spiritual, academic, social, and physical development. 

About the Role

The Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary holds a vital role for our students in Years 10 to 12.  In our holistic approach, the Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary is required to be attentive to the pastoral and academic needs of the senior years students and is required to link these needs and to monitor them closely to ensure all students successfully meet our graduate expectations.

The following six domains outline the role of the as it is envisaged in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cairns.  Following each domain is the Statement of Performance Competency followed by Performance Indicators.

  1. FAITH LEADERSHIP 
    • To share in the essential Mission of the Church as a leader within the school Faith community
  2. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 
    • To support learning and teaching as the Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary 
  3. STAFF LEADERSHIP
    • To develop self and others as the Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary 
  4. ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP
    • To support the Principal in the management of the school as the Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary 
  5. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
    • To engage and work with the community as the Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary 
  6. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
    • To lead improvement, innovation and change as determined by the Principal as the Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary 

Mandatory Qualifications and 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 (Bachelor of Education, Master of Education preferred) and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland.
  • Leadership experience:
    • Demonstrated ability in religious and education leadership.
    • Demonstrated administrative ability.
    • 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. 
  • Minimum of 5 years classroom experience.
  • Involvement in professional associations.
  • Capacity for leadership within a school.
  • Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers.
  • Criminal history and bankruptcy check.
  • Current drivers licence.
  • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description Download File Download File SMCC-CLT-AP-SeniorSecondary.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What We Offer

  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • 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 further career opportunities 
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To Apply

Application requirements

  • Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application
  • Complete the Application Form 
  • Upload a copy of your resume and cover letter
  • Upload a written statement (up to 1000 words) showcasing your impact of knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities on school improvement 

Eligibility criteria

  • Be a committed, practicing Catholic
  • Professional qualifications in Education (Bachelor of Education, Master of Education preferred) and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland.
  • Hold or be eligible to hold, registration as a teacher in Queensland
  • Have administrative and / or leadership experience

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

Kerry Manders, Principal

P:  07 4044 4200
E:  smw.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au

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

Please note: Interviews may be conducted and an appointment made prior to the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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