Assistant Principal Administration - St Bernardine's School, REGENTS PARK

Summary

• Location: St Bernardine's School, REGENTS PARK
• Start date: 20/01/2027 
• Status: Full-time | Fixed-term (Substantive 5-year appointment as APA with a further 5 offered subject to a positive review).
• Salary: $149,763.00 - $157,120.00 + super
• This position is underpinned by a full time continuing teaching contract 
• Ad close date: 11 September 2026
• Contact: careersbce@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

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.

The Assistant Principal Administration provides strategic leadership for teaching and learning across the school. Working in partnership with the Principal, APRE, and Assistant Principal Administration (Operations), the role is responsible for leading curriculum implementation, evidence-informed pedagogy, assessment, moderation, and data-driven improvement to enhance student outcomes. This position fosters a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that curriculum, teaching and assessment practices are aligned with Brisbane Catholic Education priorities and contemporary research. The role leads staff professional learning, instructional coaching and curriculum development, while monitoring student achievement data to inform targeted interventions and whole-school improvement priorities.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Lead the implementation, review and evaluation of curriculum across the school.
• Promote and embed evidence-informed pedagogical practices aligned with the BCE Model of Pedagogy.
• Guide teachers in planning, assessment, moderation and reporting practices.
• Lead the analysis and use of student achievement and engagement data to inform improvement strategies.
• Facilitate professional learning, coaching and mentoring to build teacher capability.
• Oversee curriculum compliance, curriculum planning processes and whole-school academic improvement initiatives.
• Support inclusive curriculum practices that enable all learners to achieve success.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal Administration (Operations) to ensure curriculum priorities are supported by effective organisational systems and resource allocation.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and Catholic identity of the school.

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.

To ensure your application can be fully assessed, please make sure all required documentation is submitted. Applications that are missing documentation and are incomplete may not be progressed. 

Response to criteria and resume (upload as a single document) 

1. A response (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria (response should be included within cover letter) -  

• 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. 

2. Resume - outlining skills, qualifications, accreditation and experience you bring to this leadership role. 

In addition we require Referee Statements  

3. Line Manager and Parish Priest Referee Statements - templates are available from our careers page (these can be emailed directly from referees to careersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au)  

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.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.