Assistant Principal - Cronulla

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging up to $15

School fee discounts for families

Professional development opportunities

Career and leadership pathways

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Cronulla invites applications for an Assistant Principal role overseeing K-6 for 176 students, joining a high-performing Newman Selective School with a faith-driven, student-centered culture.

You will lead teaching excellence, staff development, and a strong school community, guided by Gospel values and close parish partnership, reporting to a collaborative leadership team.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership, Religious Education, Theology or Education required.
• Experience leading school-wide improvement and staff development preferred.
• Ability to drive Gospel values and parish partnerships in a student-centered culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching excellence and staff development.
• Foster a strong school community and collaborative leadership.
• Model high-quality teaching and learning with evidence-based English pedagogy.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Assistant Principal | K-6 | 176 Students
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Cronulla
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
Capacity: Full-Time

About Our School

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Cronulla 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.

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 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.

Requirements of the role:

• postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religious Education, 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 high-quality teaching and learning, supported by expertise in evidence-based English pedagogy and practice
• 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 and/or English
• experience or qualifications in gifted education (desirable).

For more details, please see the Role Description.

All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position. We welcome all applications from internal and external candidates.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' and submit:

• your current resume
• 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 (02) 9568 8***.

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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.

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