Assistant Principal - Daceyville

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Professional development

Career pathways for leaders

Health and wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Voice care programs

Nutrition guidance

Free annual flu shots

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville seeks an Assistant Principal (K-6) to lead teaching excellence and school culture in partnership with families and the St Michael's Parish. Start date 2027-01-28; full-time, permanent appointment.

The successful candidate will hold a postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership or Education, demonstrate strong communication and leadership, and commit to Gospel values and staff development within a Catholic context.

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 the Church's mission.
• Experience overseeing staff induction, development and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching excellence and staff development.
• Foster a strong school community and stakeholder collaboration.
• Model effective teaching and learning strategies and strengthen networks.
• Promote positive behaviour for learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Staff development

School culture

Education

Postgraduate/Master's in Leadership

Master's in Religion/Theology/Education

Job description

Assistant Principal | K-6 | 374 Students
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
Capacity: Full-Time

About Our School

Set amongst the peaceful parklands of Daceyville, St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a nurturing and innovative community where every student is encouraged to thrive. The Assistant Principal will join a dedicated team of educators who work closely with families and the St Michael's Parish to foster curiosity, wellbeing and a love of lifelong learning.

Students benefit from contemporary learning spaces, diverse programs, and pedagogy that inspires creativity and deep thinking. Grounded in Catholic values, the school empowers students to embrace their strengths, grow in faith and approach the future with confidence. 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.

• 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, 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 to support student wellbeing and school culture (essential)
• experience leading Diverse Learning processes to support adjustments for learning for identified students (essential).

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.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

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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.