<p><strong>Assistant Principal | 7-12 | 1141 Students&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pbcfairfield.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><u>Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield</u></strong></a><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Term 4, Monday, 12 October 2026 or by negotiation<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Friday, 31 July 2026<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p><strong>Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield </strong>was named in the Educator Awards as an Employer of Choice. Please<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DJt5gliZ20ijI5vsnmdj3_RDZjonehgt/view?usp=sharing&amp;data=05|02|naomi.mcgowan@scs.catholic.edu.au|0620327171b14b1d30a908ded64597a1|6a404a8d52a14c839a6b7594d8bb2fbe|0|0|639183791555499050|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=iqj7FcT9ZboueQ3rTxczO8uvfIiKgVpE5qnwxiEIr1g=&amp;reserved=0"><u> click here</u></a> to learn more about Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield and the reasons you should work at Pats.</p> <p>We are a leading comprehensive secondary school for boys in Western Sydney, committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. Our rich history and proud traditions have fostered an environment where students thrive both academically and personally. Our large campus offers the very best in contemporary classrooms, state-of-the-art facilities, multipurpose learning areas, and recreational spaces to learn, collaborate, and be physically active. Guided by our core values of Faith, Respect, Integrity, Welcome, and Service, we provide an environment where students excel, fostering a supportive and inclusive community. In partnership with the Patrician Brothers and Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, we nurture the faith life of our community.</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. In the 2025 HSC rankings, we had 5 schools in the top 100 and 17 in the top 150. 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 to have demonstrated excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.</p> <p><strong>Requirements of the role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>ability to drive a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture</li> <li>able to lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission</li> <li>experienced practitioner in Teaching and Learning, with ability to lead and mentor teachers</li> <li>experienced in overseeing staff induction, development, and performance</li> <li>promotes religious leadership and parish partnerships</li> <li>an exemplary classroom practitioner with the ability to model and lead effective teaching and learning strategies using data to measure impact</li> <li>skilled at strengthening school and system-wide networks</li> <li>the requirements of <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 or qualifications in gifted education or 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.</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>