Acting Assistant Principal - Mosman

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School fee discount for families

Professional development

Leadership development pathways

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for Acting Assistant Principal (K-6). Start date 28 January 2027.

You will lead teaching excellence, foster staff development, and build a strong faith-based school community across the Mosman campus. The role requires postgraduate leadership qualification and a track record in leading school improvement, with a commitment to Gospel values and parish partnerships.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education.
• Ability to drive a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture.
• Lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission.
• Experience overseeing staff induction, development, and performance.
• Promotes religious leadership and parish partnerships.
• Exemplary classroom practitioner with the ability to lead effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Skilled at strengthening school and system-wide networks.
• Meets Category E Accreditation requirements or plans to meet them in first term.
• Experience leading school-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning.
• Experience or qualifications in gifted education and EALD (desirable).
• Cover letter addressing essential criteria and rationale for role.
• Academic transcripts and references from current/previous managers and Parish Priest.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching excellence and foster staff development.
• Build a strong, faith-centered school community.
• Ensure continuity of leadership when the Principal is engaged across partner schools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Postgraduate/Master’s in Leadership or Theology or Education

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 October 2026

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:

• 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

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).
• a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and outlining why you are well suited to the Assistant Principal role at this school
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and your Parish Priest Reference (not school parish).

Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on [phone].

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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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Not applicable

'Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools, more than 71,000 current students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community. We consider our local parishes to be the cornerstone of our local communities, which is why each parish has access to proud and affordable local Catholic schools which lay the foundation on which to build an even stronger future for our faith.