Assistant Principal - Daceyville

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

up to 25% discount on school fees forS

continuous learning and formation

career and development pathways forLea

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Primary School in Daceyville, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, seeks an Assistant Principal to lead teaching excellence and foster staff growth within a Catholic school community. The role emphasises Gospel values, high-performance culture, and parish partnerships, with a focus on student wellbeing and faith-based education.

The position is a full-time contract, with WWCC clearance required before appointment and a commitment to supporting families and communities in the

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.
• Build a strong school community and promote student wellbeing.
• Model and lead effective teaching and learning strategies.

Skills

leadership

communication

collaboration

governance

Education

Master in Leadership/Religion/Education

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

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. 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.

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).

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

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.