Assistant Principal - Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Professional learning

Career pathways

Wellbeing resources

Employee referral program

Other rewards

Job summary

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School – Clifton Gardens NSW invites applications for Acting Assistant Principal (K-6) with a 12-month contract. Start date 28 January 2027; closing date 16 November 2027.

The role focuses on teaching excellence, staff development and building a faith-filled learning community within a Newman Selective Gifted Education Program context. You will lead with Gospel values, oversee induction and performance, and partner with Blessed Sacrament Parish.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education.
• Ability to drive a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture.
• Lead with Gospel values and contribute to parish partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching excellence and staff development.
• Foster a strong, inclusive school community.
• Provide leadership continuity when the Principal is engaged elsewhere.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education

Job description

Assistant Principal - Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School – Clifton Gardens NSW

Acting Assistant Principal | K-6 | 114 Students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Garden
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Monday, 16 November 2027
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)

About Our School

At Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens, we are more than a school, we are a close-knit community where students are known, supported and encouraged to thrive. As a Newman Selective Gifted Education Program school, our teachers are trained in Gifted Education, with specialist programs supporting gifted and talented students alongside tailored support for students with diverse learning needs.

Well established within the local community, we offer a welcoming and beautiful learning environment where the development of the whole child is at the heart of school life. Working closely with Blessed Sacrament Parish, our staff nurture students academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, providing an Assistant Principal with the opportunity to help shape a supportive, inclusive and faith-filled learning community. To find out more about the school, please review theAnnual School Report.

Why Join Us

JoinSydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students.At Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career and be supported by strong professional learning. 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 furtherrewards 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 theAccreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Leador 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).

For more details, please see theRole Description.

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.