<p><strong>Assistant Principal: Trade Training | 7-12 | 1066 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lasalle.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><u>La Salle Catholic College Bankstown</u></strong></a><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Monday, 12 October 2026<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p><strong>LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown </strong>is a vibrant Catholic secondary school grounded in enduring Catholic values and the Lasallian principles of faith, service, and community. We foster a culture that helps students develop skills, values, and attitudes that enhance their unique talents.</p> <p>Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://saintyon.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><u>St Yon Trade Training Centre </u></a>provides industry-based training options in numerous trades, enabling students to finish Year 12 with their HSC and a trade qualification gaining a head start in their career.</p> <p>We are committed to educating the whole person. We collaborate closely with St Felix de Valois' Catholic Church, parents and families to equip students for their future, providing experiences that cultivate learning and leadership for the greater good.</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. Benefits include:</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 the <strong>Assistant Principal: Trade Training</strong>, will provide leadership in all matters pertaining to the operation of the St. Yon Trade Training Centre, including, program and policy development; assessment, moderation and reporting; program support; teacher induction and support; planning, provision, supervision and maintenance of the centre's plant and operation and industry liaison. This role requires an in-depth understanding of trade pathways, training plans and developing strong partnerships with registered training organisations. They will manage students from LaSalle and other feeder colleges in their VET pathways. Key areas of responsibility include working closely with staff to ensure the best pedagogical practice, professional performance and learning growth for every student. You will have strong communication and 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.</p> <p>To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate impact in:</p> <ul> <li>managing the VET pattern of study of students completing School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT), ATAR or non ATAR pathways</li> <li>managing the academic and pastoral care needs of students across a range of academic pathways and from a variety of schools who attend the St Yon Trade Training centre.</li> <li>managing the trade training facility, including management of budgets for the effective operation of the Trade Training Centre</li> <li>minimum 5 years leadership experience within education, vocational education, trades training, TAFE, RTO, or apprenticeship environments</li> <li>experience leading a team</li> <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>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 a culture of best practice in workplace health and safety across a variety of practical environments</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> <li>is a practising Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of their relationship with Jesus Christ (desirable)</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained, or be pursuing, the following qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Tertiary qualification in Education or Teaching and current NESA accreditation OR other relevant tertiary qualification in training and assessment</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">Category E</a> as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a> (desirable)</li> </ul> <p>For more details, please see the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZpWC7FSZwVxfcdWsYCOn-d_hSKGrB22i/view?usp=drive_link"><u>Role Description</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time teaching/ training 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 and outlining why you are well suited to the Assistant Principal role at this school</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/1TSyaVv3ZdQJdtPGcXu7xfSTLp1lluYNq/view?usp=drive_link"><u>Parish Priest Reference</u></a> (desirable).</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>