St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - North Mackay · Queensland
Assistant Principal: Religious Education
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This full-time Assistant Principal: Religious Education role is at a Catholic primary school in Mackay, commencing January 2027 on a five-year contract. It suits a practising Catholic leader with teaching and leadership experience who can strengthen Catholic identity, lead Religion, support school improvement and work with the parish and wider community. Salary is $149,764–$157,118 plus 12.75% superannuation.
- Five-year contract commencing January 2027
- Leadership of religious education and Catholic identity
- Practising Catholic with parish involvement required
- Queensland College of Teachers registration required
Closes in 6 days
Applications close 4 Oct 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time Assistant Principal: Religious Education role on a five-year contract, beginning January 2027. The APRE supports the Principal, leads the school’s religious life and Religion teaching, participates in parish life, and contributes to teaching, learning and school improvement. Salary is $149,764–$157,118 plus 12.75% superannuation, with term-time employment across 39 weeks.
What they’re looking for
- Practising Catholic committed to Catholic education
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and Queensland teacher registration eligibility
- Experience leading teaching and learning programmes
- Ability to support staff development and continuous improvement
- Strong partnerships with the parish, families and wider community
- Leadership aligned with Catholic teaching, values and diocesan policies
About the school
MacKillop Catholic Primary School in Mackay provides Catholic education in a caring community, with small classes and experienced staff. The school has well-equipped classrooms, modern facilities, broad extracurricular opportunities and spacious grounds adjoining bushland.
How to apply
Apply online through the Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton website using the application guide and online form. Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026; further information is available from the Assistant Director: Mission or Employee Support Services.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Position: Assistant Principal: Religious Education Start date: January 2027 Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract) Salary: $149,764 to $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation Applications Close: Sunday, 4 October 2026 What we are looking for: Applications are invited for the…”
The school
- Address
- 4 Canberra Street , NORTH MACKAY, QLD