Assistant Principal – Executive Leadership K-12

Shape the future of the College as it implements its Towards 2035 Strategic Plan, including key developments in structure, HSC pathways and wellbeing frameworks......

Charlton Christian College is a K–12 co-educational Christian College located in Lake Macquarie. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centred education of excellence that empowers students to develop their God-given potential.

Due to continued growth and the next phase of our strategic journey, we are seeking an experienced and faith-driven Assistant Principal to join our Executive Team.

This is a key senior leadership role, working alongside the Principal as 2IC, with College-wide responsibility for the strategic leadership and alignment of teaching and learning, student wellbeing and faith integration.

About the Role

• Provide strategic leadership of teaching and learning, wellbeing and Christian education across K–12
• Lead the Lead Education Team, including the Heads of Primary and Secondary and the Head of Teaching and Learning
• Drive continuous improvement in curriculum, pedagogy and student outcomes
• Oversee teacher accreditation, appraisal and professional growth
• Provide strategic oversight of student wellbeing, chaplaincy and support services
• Operate effectively at both a strategic and operational level, translating vision into consistent College-wide practice
• Contribute to whole-College strategy, planning and culture

This role is central to shaping the future of the College as it implements its Towards 2035 Strategic Plan, including key developments in structure, HSC pathways and wellbeing frameworks.

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• A personal Christian faith, active church involvement, and alignment with the College’s Statement of Faith
• Extensive experience in senior educational leadership
• Demonstrated success improving teaching and learning outcomes
• Strong capacity to lead strategy, people and culture
• Experience overseeing student wellbeing or support services
• Current NSW Teacher Accreditation and Working with Children Check

Salary & Conditions

This full-time position will commence in January 2027.

The salary is in accordance with the NSW Christian Schools Teaching Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement, including a Position of Responsibility (POR) Allowance – Level 4. The commencing salary for this role is expected to be circa $175,000, inclusive of base salary and POR allowance, commensurate with experience.

Why Join Charlton?

• Executive-level opportunity to shape whole-College direction
• Strong, Christ-centred community and staff culture
• Significant investment in teaching, wellbeing and innovation
• Opportunity to lead through a period of strategic growth and transformation

How to Apply

Submit your application form, cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and resume via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Applications close: Friday 12 June, 2026

Enquiries: Confidential enquiries can be made to Benton Craig on (02) 4959 9111.