Assistant Principal - Cronulla
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 16 October 2026
<p><strong>Assistant Principal | K-6 | 176 Students</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stacronulla.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><u>St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Cronulla</u></strong></a> <br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Friday, 16 October 2026 <br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time</p>
<p><strong>About Our School</strong></p>
<p><strong>St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Cronulla</strong> is a high-performing Newman Selective School where faith, academic excellence and authentic student voice shape a vibrant culture of learning and belonging. As Assistant Principal, you will join a dedicated and collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement, excellence in teaching and learning and the formation of young people who live out Gospel values each day.</p>
<p>Guided by our Mercy tradition and supported by a strong partnership with St Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, we provide a nurturing and future-focused learning environment in which every student is known, valued and empowered to achieve their personal best. Students benefit from evidence-informed literacy and numeracy programs, specialist STEM programs, sport, visual arts, and the Amadeus Music Education Program. The school fosters a culture of curiosity, compassion and service, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and values to make a lasting difference in the world. To find out more about the school, please review the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stacronulla.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><u>Annual School Report.</u></a> <br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong> <br><br>
Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</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. Benefits include:</p>
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<li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries">competitive salary</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">rewards and benefits</a>.</li>
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<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>
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<li>postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religious Education, Theology, or Education</li>
<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 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 high-quality teaching and learning, supported by expertise in evidence-based English pedagogy and practice</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">(Category E)</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 and/or English</li>
<li>experience or qualifications in gifted education (desirable).</li>
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<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">Role Description</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>
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<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">Parish Priest Reference</a> (not school parish).</li>
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<p>Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297.</p>
<p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sfh8uHtEf98MwfOPwsGn8MKB30v5ivKp/view?usp=drive_link">Click here</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>