Sacred Heart Primary School | Toowoomba | P-6 

• Full time | Includes a teaching load | Commencement date negotiable 

• Initial five (5) year appointment with provision for further appointment periods  

• This position holds an underlying full time permanent teacher appointment 

• Assistant Principal | $149,763 - $157,118 per year plus super 

• Applications close Monday, 6 July 2026 

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.  

The opportunity 

The Assistant Principal: Mission and Identity is an integral member of the School Leadership Team with delegated primary responsibility for the Religious Education curriculum and the religious life of the school.   

You will work collaboratively as part of the leadership team and have the opportunity to   

• lead and support Catholic identity and formation of staff and students 

• lead contemporary prayer, rituals and social justice activities which enhance the life of the school community 

• engage through dialogue and the Religious Life of the School with the staff, students, parents, the parish and wider community 

• lead teachers to develop, implement and evaluate high quality and rigorous teaching and learning, planning and assessment of Religion 

• assist with strategic leadership, improvement, innovation and change. 

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description and the TCS Leadership Framework. 

About You 

• Catholic and an active member of a Catholic Sunday Eucharistic community. 

• A willingness to work towards or have completed post graduate qualifications in Religious Education, Catholic Educational Leadership or Theology. 

• Hold or be eligible to hold, registration as a teacher in Queensland.     

About the school  

Sacred Heart Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school, providing a distinctively Catholic environment for all students to grow academically, spiritually and socially. Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and outdoor activities are catered for with extensive play and sporting facilities. The school community is culturally diverse, and teachers emphasise attitudes and values that promote compassion, excellence and respect for all. The staff provide quality learning opportunities where all are welcomed into a caring and supportive school culture.   

The community you will be joining      

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest and fastest growing inland city. A vibrant community of social, cultural, sporting, schooling opportunities and a wide range of recreational pursuits make this an ideal place to live and work.      

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.     

How to apply     

Please address your application to Tyronne Maher, Principal, Sacred Heart Primary School. 

Click ‘apply’ to submit and include     

• a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Role Description      

• your resume     

• Referee Report by Parish Priest 

• Referee Report by Current Supervisor  

• a copy of your baptism certificate 

If you require further information about this role, please contact Chris Golightly, Senior Education Leader by email [email protected]  

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.    

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.    

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.