<p><strong>Assistant Principal | K-6 | 404 Students</strong><br><a href="https://mdblakehurst.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><u>Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst</u></strong></a><br><strong>Commencement Date</strong>: Term 1, Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Closing Date</strong>: Wednesday, 14 May 2025<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full time, Ongoing<br><br><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br><br> Be part of <strong>Mater Dei Catholic Primary School's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.<br><br><strong>All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position.</strong><br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst is a vibrant two stream school located in southern Sydney. We encourage a high standard of achievement and enjoyment of learning incorporating the use of a range of technologies to meet the learning needs of all our students. Our school offers a range of learning opportunities through specialist teachers in sport, music, dance and drama and co-curricular activities including: languages, chess, coding, instrument lessons and fitness. At Mater Dei Catholic Primary School we have a strong and supportive school community who work in partnership with parents to nurture our children.<br><br> We are an integral part of the Mater Dei parish and are guided on our faith journey by our Parish Priest, Father Thomas Alukka. Inspired by our school motto, 'Growing together in Christ' we strive to nourish the faith of each member of the school community and provide an individualised, contemporary education for all.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br> We welcome all applications, from internal and external candidates.</p> <p>In addition, we offer:<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>attractive remuneration package</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>As the <strong>Assistant Principal</strong>, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and play a vital part in establishing a deep sense of belonging and partnership within the community. Key areas of responsibility include working closely with staff to ensure the best pedagogical practice, professional performance and learning growth for each and every student. You will have strong communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, the proven ability to work collaboratively and be driven to learn and implement new ideas across the school community. Qualifications and/or experience in gifted education is desirable.<br><br> To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate impact in:<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>leading a school-wide culture that is characterised by high performance, continuous improvement, data-informed decision making and a commitment to best practice</li> <li>contributing actively to the life and mission of the Catholic Church, through word and action, demonstrating the values of the Gospel at work</li> <li>developing and implementing effective strategies for high-quality induction and professional learning of staff, including performance reviews to build professional capacity</li> <li>collaboratively leading a culture of effective, distributive, and sustainable religious leadership, prioritising partnership with parish communities and the wider Church</li> <li>leading with exemplary practice in planning, implementing, and reviewing teaching and learning strategies and programs to develop student knowledge, understanding and skills</li> <li>leading within a network to promote the reciprocal benefits of school and system partnerships</li> <li>fostering strong professional networks and partnerships to share best practice and deliver improved student outcomes.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained, or be pursuing, the following qualifications:<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field</li> <li>requirements of <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><u>(Category E)</u></a> as per <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><u>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</u></a> or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To support your application, you will be required to attach:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>a cover letter (addressing the above criteria)</li> <li>three referee contacts, including your current hiring manager/principal (where applicable), your last Principal and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/134Gu9izimlv9lrSXf0l4T4BtLWh789OD/view?usp=sharing"><u>Parish Priest reference</u></a>.</li> </ul> <p>The salaries for SCS Assistant Principal roles are available at <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries"><u>https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries.</u></a><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view"><u>Click here</u></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>