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Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching (Primary) ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Cairns

Management - Schools
Location
Cairns, QLD
Type
Full-time
Salary
$150k – $157k

About the role

Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching (Primary)

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for an Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching to join their Primary team commencing in 2027.


Commencement Date:
16 January 2027

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

This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position in the Diocese.

Salary Range:  AP1 - AP3: $149,763 to $157,119 FTE gross per annum + 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 27 November 2026 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
 

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College (www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au), a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes.  The College will progressively develop by year levels and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

As part of the Leadership Team of the College, the Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching Primary is responsible for curriculum development, implementation and delivery for the College. The Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching Primary works collaboratively with the Leadership Team and staff to promote the college as a centre of high-quality learning and teaching. They encourage a climate of excellence where Teachers are engaged and empowered to develop their knowledge, skills and capabilities to be high-performing educators and support students to achieve their potential.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  2026 1110 MCC PD Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching Primary.pdf

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements

  • Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland
  • Willingness to support and participate in the prayer, liturgy and sacramental life of the Church in the school community
  • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
  • Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
  • Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
  • Leadership experience:
      • Demonstrated ability in religious education leadership
      • Demonstrated administrative ability
      • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
  • Written and verbal communication skills of a high order
  • Promote child safety at all times
  • Current drivers licence

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • 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.

Enquires

Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
P:  4081 7600
E:  hr.mountpeter@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.

Apply

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