<p><strong>Acting Assistant Principal | K - 6 | 576 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stdpenshurst.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><u>St Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst</u></strong></a><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Monday, 15 June 2026<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary (12-month parental leave)</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p><strong>St Declan's Catholic Primary School</strong> is a thriving Catholic community of faith, proudly connected to St Declan's Parish in Penshurst. With the upcoming opening of newly upgraded facilities, this is an exciting time to join our school. You will work alongside a highly collaborative and dedicated staff committed to contemporary teaching and learning. We are a Newman Selective Gifted Education accredited school. Our vibrant, multicultural student community embraces rich opportunities in sport and the arts.</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p>Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u></a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs.</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries"><u>competitive salary</u></a> with up to $15,900 in salary packaging</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for SCS parents</li> <li>continuous learning and formation</li> <li>career and development pathways for leaders</li> <li>health and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits"><u>wellbeing initiatives</u></a> and resources, including Fitness Passport, voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As Assistant Principal, you will lead teaching excellence, foster staff development, and build a strong school community. You will need excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.</p> <p><strong>Requirements of the role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education</li> <li>proven ability to inspire staff, support students, and partner with families to nurture a vibrant, faith-filled learning environment</li> <li>experience in driving a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture</li> <li>ability to lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission</li> <li>experience in overseeing staff induction, development, and performance</li> <li>promote religious leadership and parish partnerships</li> <li>an exemplary classroom practitioner with the ability to model and lead effective teaching and learning strategies</li> <li>skilled at strengthening school and system-wide networks</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><u>(Category E)</u></a> in the <i>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead </i>or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term</li> <li>experience leading school-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning practices</li> <li>experience or qualifications in gifted education and EALD (desirable).</li> </ul> <p>For more details, please see the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zHE5kw4GztNl50owUid6rw4JxI7558zT/view?usp=drive_link"><u>Role Description</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' and submit:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>a cover letter addressing the above criteria</li> <li>statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and your <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rUNOP0jEHU_RCmi8wtDbkbSd6kC3Lo0M/view"><u>Parish Priest Reference</u></a> (not school parish).</li> </ul> <p>Need help? Contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297.</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/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.</p> <p><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.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>