About This Role
An Assistant Principal is sought to join the senior leadership team at Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Bathurst, supporting faith, inclusion, and academic excellence within the school community. This role suits a leader committed to Catholic education and fostering a positive learning environment for students in Years K-6.
Responsibilities
- Create a faith community that brings the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church to all students, families, and staff
- Model and promote excellence in teaching and learning with a focus on evidence-based, inclusive pedagogy
- Provide leadership in religious education, ensuring faith development is integral to school life
- Lead initiatives that improve student wellbeing, engagement, and achievement
- Support, mentor, and develop teachers and middle leaders to foster professional growth
- Collaborate on school-wide strategic planning, resource management, and community engagement
- Promote a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school culture that values every member of the community
Requirements
- A committed and practising Catholic who can articulate and promote a deep understanding of the mission of Catholic education
- Accredited, or qualified to be accredited, at least at Category D, but preferably at Category E or willing to attain Category E in your first contract period
- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and NESA accreditation to teach in NSW
- Demonstrated success as an accomplished teacher with high expectations for student learning
- Demonstrated ability to foster a learning culture of shared responsibility focused on quality teaching, and quality learning for all students, and ensuring excellence in teaching and learning
- Proven leadership in faith formation, education, and staff development
- Experience building effective partnerships with families and parishes
- Ability to use data and research to inform continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills
- A strong commitment to Catholic values and the mission of the Church
- Holds or is eligible to hold a valid Working with Children Check
- Willing to undergo a Criminal History Check as part of CEDB
Benefits
- Supportive school community
- Career growth: access to professional development and mentoring programs to help you thrive
- Diverse opportunities
- Work-life balance: enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle-friendly benefits
- Access to Fitness Passport & salary packaging
Important Details
- Initial Assistant Principal Allowance: three years
- Commencing: Term 1 2027
- Application deadline: 19 October 2026, 11:55pm
Application Process
- Complete our online application form
- Submit an updated CV/Resume
- Submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the
- Provide contact details of three referees, which must include your current principal, the parish priest of the parish at which you regularly worship, and your school consultant (or equivalent if you are outside the CEDB)
- Submit all supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)
About the Company
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and Orana regions of NSW. Cathedral School is a school community in the Catholic tradition, founded in faith, challenged by gospel values, striving for a standard of excellence in all areas of school life. Situated on-site of the first Catholic Church built in Bathurst, it holds a reputation as an excellent school in the Bathurst region. As the oldest Catholic School west of the mountains, Cathedral Catholic Primary School is proud of its rich learning community created for all students.
