<p><strong>Assistant Principal | K-6 | 375 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stmgeorgeshall.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong>St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Georges Hall</strong></a><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Thursday, 23 July 2026<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br><strong>St Mary's Catholic Primary School </strong>is a vibrant, faith-filled community dedicated. Guided by our motto, "Never see a need without doing something about it", we provide high-quality teaching and diverse learning opportunities. We value our dedicated staff and provide ongoing professional growth. St Mary's offers expansive outdoor spaces and a wide range of extracurricular activities. In partnership with the Parish of St Mary, Queen of Heaven, Georges Hall, we nurture the faith development of our students and support them to achieve their full potential.</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us</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 wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport, voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits"><u>rewards and benefits</u></a>.</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.&nbsp;<br><br><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/1R7R_B7gGnPxZreERa4vf4gKNJWxdWEeZ/view?usp=drive_link"><u>Role Description</u>.</a></p> <p><strong>All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position. We welcome all applications from internal and external candidates.</strong></p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' and submit:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>a cover letter addressing the essential criteria</li> <li>academic transcripts and 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/1jDdBY-aWBEGx6CeJuBgmykTSERf9caIv/view?usp=drive_link"><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.<br><br><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>