Introduction:
The Opportunity (12 month Interim role to cover leave, commencing 2026)

Carey Baptist College Harrisdale is seeking a relational, purpose driven Assistant Principal – Curriculum to help lead our vibrant K to Year 6 Primary School. You’ll work closely with the Acting Principal and staff to maintain momentum in teaching and learning, foster a thriving school culture, and uphold Carey’s commitment to holistic Christ centered education.

You will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of high impact curriculum programs across K to Year 6, ensuring alignment with Carey’s strategic vision and Christian ethos. You will work closely with teaching teams to embed evidence informed pedagogy, foster differentiated and inclusive practices, and promote innovation in learning through inquiry and digital technologies. A key part of your role will be to build staff capacity through professional learning, coaching, and collaborative planning, while using student data to inform teaching strategies and drive continuous improvement. You will contribute to whole school planning, assessment, and reporting frameworks, and actively engage with families and the wider community to support student learning and wellbeing. In partnership with the Acting Principal, you will help cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and Christ centred care throughout the school.

About Carey

• We are a community of people with a deep desire to play our part in the story of God in the world.
• We are a single community made up of different and complementary parts, operating across sectors, locations and industries.
• We have a big vision - to see a world transformed by the love of God.
• We are a people who strive to ‘attempt the extraordinary’ not for the sake of it, but because it matters.

It is our staff who make the difference!

Working at Carey is more than just a career for our staff – it’s a vocation that reflects their passion to see students flourish. We will continue to employ outstanding staff, recognising that it is the quality of our teachers, administrators and support staff who will make the difference at Carey. For an essence of Harrisdale Primary, see our Prospectus.

Who you are

• You are a leader who achieves outstanding results with your people and can bring our values of Kindness, Courage, Respect, Humility and Integrity into everything you do.
• You are courageous, you are agile, and you believe leaders are learners.
• You have a future focused vision for education and a passion for shaping curriculum that prepares students for a changing world.
• You see schools as not just places of learning, but as places of community where staff, students and families can find belonging and connection.
• You understand the power of a story to change perspectives and connect people.
• You are a leader who facilitates pathways for teachers to to thrive professionally and deliver high impact learning.
• You are passionate about improving systems and practices to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.
• You are a committed Christian who understands and demonstrates servant-hearted leadership; you are intentional in nurturing and empowering your staff and in creating an environment where others flourish.

If this is you, we want to hear from you!

Application Package Available

To support you in submitting a well informed application, we invite you to request our comprehensive Application Package. It contains detailed insights into the school, the role, and the community you would be joining. We warmly encourage all prospective candidates to review this information prior to applying. To receive a copy, contact us at joinus@carey.wa.edu.au