Summary Location: St Michaels College - Merrimac (S) Start date: 01/01/2026 Status: Full-time Salary: $149,763.00 - $157,120.00 super Ad close date: 12/10/2025 Contact: bne.catholic.edu.au About the opportunity The Assistant Principal - Learning, Teaching & Innovation is a member of the College Leadership Team with responsibility for leading learning improvement, teaching, and innovation in the Middle Years, ensuring alignment to the College's Vision, Mission, and Values. The position plays a pivotal role in building capacity among staff, supporting students, and partnering with families to ensure every student can flourish. Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in: Building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community; Growing the engagement, progress, achievement, and wellbeing of each student in the school; and Building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability, and compliance. In this position you will be responsible for: Implementation of evidence-informed literacy and numeracy practices to improve teaching, learning, and assessment across the curriculum Leading and supporting differentiated, high-impact professional learning that ensures the continual development and growth of teacher expertise in the teaching of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum Strategic leadership to strengthen the capabilities of teachers and leaders through effective collaboration Leading and supporting professional learning that promotes innovation and excellence in learning Working with colleagues to plan, teach, and evaluate the impact of evidence-informed teaching strategies for improved student outcomes across the curriculum Leading improvement in teaching, learning, and classroom practice Building the capacity and managing the performance of individuals and teams Leading staff in the effective use of data to inform teaching and learning programs Leading data analysis in the middle years and responding with appropriate action plans, policies, and procedures to explicitly seek and pursue improvements Ensuring staff are familiar with pedagogical approaches to support the individual needs of students to assist them to achieve the best possible outcomes Promoting the College's shared vision of learning and ensuring that the learning culture is visible in classrooms and being referred to in classroom observations Building a culture of continuous improvement through participation and development of the College's Explicit Improvement Plan and annual Improvement Plan Leadership Team Contribution: Working as part of the College Leadership Team to model and embed Catholic values, inspire a culture of care, connection, and excellence, and contribute to whole-of-College leadership. About you To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education. Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools). Application The Position Description, Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided on our careers page and should be downloaded prior to starting your application. Please include a response (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria with your resume (single document upload): Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a school community effectively, including experience in strategic planning, staff development, and fostering a positive school culture. Proven commitment to promoting and integrating Catholic values and teachings within the school environment, including the ability to lead faith-based initiatives and support the spiritual development of students and staff. Extensive experience in educational leadership, including a strong track record of implementing innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and improving student outcomes in accordance with AITSL standards. Why choose BCE Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program. Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
