Assistant Principal: Curriculum - Emmanuel Catholic Primary School

Position: Assistant Principal:
Curriculum

Start Date: 18 January 2027

Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)

Salary: $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation

Applications Close: Monday, 3 August 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Principal:
Curriculum
, to join the staff of Emmanuel Catholic Primary School, Mackay, commencing on 18 January 2027
. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for applicants demonstrating deep commitment to Catholic education, who actively participate in the faith life of their parish, and who have strong teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.

As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Assistant Principal:
Curriculum (APC) will influence and have responsibility for long and short-term goals and directions in teaching, learning and curriculum. Additionally, the APC provides leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APC duty statement.

• demonstrates a deep and sincere commitment to Catholic education
• is able to consolidate whole school approaches to curriculum planning, resulting in systematic curriculum delivery
• has experience of leading school-based initiatives through designing and supporting effective professional development
• can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
• is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APC duty statement, and can lead in ways that are consistent with
  • the message of Jesus and the Gospels
  • Catholic church teachings, principles and values
  • Diocesan policies and directives
  • The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
  • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

• Enhancing Catholic Ethos and Identity:
  Fostering the religious life of the school through Christian witness, active participation in a parish, promotion of Gospel values and the provision of quality religious education.
• Leading Teaching and Learning:
  Ability to develop and implement high quality learning and teaching programs.
• Developing self and others:
  Supporting others and building capacity with a focus on continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Leading improvement, innovation and change:
  Aligning strategic goals and initiatives with the vision and mission of the school and School Review and Improvement Processes.
• Engaging and working with the community:
  Ability to foster and develop appropriate relationships with school staff, students, parents, clergy, parishioners and the wider community.

Emmanuel is a Catholic co-educational primary school for students from Prep to Year
6. Emmanuel is committed to creating a dynamic faith and education community, witnessing to Christian values and Catholic traditions to meet the challenges of life’s journey.

Emmanuel is a three stream school offering children a Catholic education in a modern, comfortable and caring atmosphere. We continue to build on our rich past to create a future that embodies and fulfils the promises of ‘Emmanuel’ – God With Us – engaging our community in witnessing God’s love in the 21st century.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

• Competitive salary range - $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with Rem Serv)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Leadership development opportunities
• Induction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.