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<p><strong>Salary</strong>: $173,125&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Term 1, 2026</p> <p><strong>About&nbsp;St Francis Xavier College</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>St Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT.&nbsp; The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit an Assistant Principal Pastoral Care to join our team in 2026.&nbsp; The College is seeking to appoint a leader who is committed to the vision of the College ‘<i>Living the truth, leading with courage, learning for life</i>’ and who will promote the mission of Catholic Education. The successful applicant will be an experienced educator, will have demonstrated successful experience in either pastoral or curriculum leadership at Coordinator level or above and will possess initiative, integrity and vision.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Assistant Principal Pastoral Care provides expert leadership in pastoral care and student wellbeing in Years 7 -12 utilising best practice in current research, evidence and innovation to meet the needs of all learners pursuing Year 10 or 12 Certification.&nbsp; As the leader of the Pastoral Leadership team, the Assistant Principal Pastoral Care reports to the Principal in realising the vision and mission of the College.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Free onsite parking</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor or Master of Teaching.</li> <li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or the willingness to undertake.</li> <li>Academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p> <p>Applicants must:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community</li> <li>Be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years’ experience</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/bf83816e-72b6-4a71-9926-0aa4882184c8.docx">Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest</a></li> <li>Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</p> <p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</p> <p>For further information about the College, please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sfx.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about the CECG can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Pastoral%20Care%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Pastoral%20Care%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Pastoral%20Care%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a><br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Pastoral%20Care%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Pastoral%20Care%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Principal%20Pastoral%20Care%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505720/assistant-principal-pastoral-care">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>