At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teacher growth and development, mentor Early Career Teachers, and enhance pedagogical practices.
- Company: Emmaus College, a vibrant Catholic educational community in Rockhampton.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, health discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with excellent career growth and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while fostering a culture of excellence in education.
- Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in teaching and leadership.
The predicted salary is between 149765 - 157118 $ per year.
Position: Assistant Principal: Teaching and Learning
Start date: 18 January 2027
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $149,765 to $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% super
Applications Close: Friday, 13 November 2026
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Teaching and Learning (APTL) to join the leadership team at Emmaus College, Rockhampton commencing from 18 January 2027. The Assistant Principal: Teaching and Learning focuses on leading for excellence in teacher growth and development by mentoring Early Career Teachers, supporting the development and consolidation of an expert teaching team, embedding a schoolwide pedagogical model, and instilling a culture of reflection that continually strengthens pedagogical practice.
The successful applicant will have a deep commitment to providing quality Catholic education based on your faith, participate in the life of the parish, as well as have appropriate teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
- Practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic education
- Ability to foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
- Interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community
- Willingness to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the AP duty statement
- Ability to lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels
- Commitment to Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
- Understanding of Diocesan policies and directives
- Knowledge of the Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
- Awareness of Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions
Key Characteristics
- 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.
About us
Emmaus College is a co-educational Catholic College in the heart of Rockhampton. The College offers a tailored journey designed to support students at pivotal points in their young lives. The separate Middle School and Senior School campuses provide extensive facilities and create learning environments designed to nurture and empower the students that they serve.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
- Competitive salary range - $149,765 to $157,118
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- 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)
- 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)
Further information
For a confidential conversation please contact John Campbell, Acting Assistant Director: Teaching and Learning, on 07 4994 8000. For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
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.
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About Us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.
With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.
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Contact Details:
Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Recruitment Team
