Acting Assistant Principal - Mosman

Sydney Catholic Schools; Mosman Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 15900

School fee discount for parents

Professional development

Leadership career pathways

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Employee referral program

Additional rewards and benefits

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman is seeking an Acting Assistant Principal (K-6) to lead teaching excellence and support staff development. You will drive a high-performance culture, collaborate with staff and families, and ensure continuity of leadership across two campuses.

The role requires a postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership or Education, strong communication, and a commitment to Gospel values within the Church's mission. Initial contract is full-time for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education.
• Proven ability to drive high-performance, improvement-focused school culture.
• Lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission.
• Experience overseeing staff induction, development and performance.
• Experience leading Positive Behaviours for Learning practices.
• Experience or qualifications in gifted education and EALD (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching excellence and foster staff development across the school.
• Build a strong school community with effective communication and leadership.
• Support continuity of leadership across two schools when the Principal is engaged.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Staff development

Education

Postgraduate/Master's in Leadership or Education

Job description

Acting Assistant Principal | K-6 | 369 Students

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)

About Our School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman is a high-performing school community where academic excellence is matched by a commitment to knowing and supporting every learner. Assistant Principals will join a collaborative culture focused on personalised learning, strong relationships and the belief that every child is created in the image of God.

Students benefit from outstanding outdoor play spaces, spectacular Sydney Harbour views and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities that enrich learning beyond the classroom. Strong connections with families and the Holy Family Parish help foster a vibrant faith community where students are encouraged to grow in faith, generosity and courage. To find out more about the school, please review the Annual School Report.

Why Join Us

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) 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:

• competitive salary with up to $15,900 in salary packaging
• up to 25% discount on school fees for SCS parents
• continuous learning and formation
• career and development pathways for leaders
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport, voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the Role

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. In this school context, the Executive Principal works across two schools. You will demonstrate capacity to lead the school with autonomy and confidence, ensuring continuity of leadership when the Principal is engaged across the partner school community.

Requirements of the role

• postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education
• ability to drive a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture
• able to lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission
• experienced in overseeing staff induction, development, and performance
• promotes religious leadership and parish partnerships
• an exemplary classroom practitioner with the ability to model and lead effective teaching and learning strategies
• skilled at strengthening school and system-wide networks
• the requirements of (Category E) in the Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term
• experience leading school-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning practices
• experience or qualifications in gifted education and EALD (desirable).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.