Assistant Principal - Miranda

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Discount on school fees

Continuous learning and formation

Career development pathways forleaders

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal for K-6 to lead teaching excellence and staff development. You will work with families, staff and parish partners to foster a nurturing, faith-filled learning community.

The role requires postgraduate study in Leadership or Education, strong communication and data-informed instructional coaching skills, and a commitment to Gospel values.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religion, Theology or Education.
• Proven ability to lead teaching excellence and school improvement.
• Experience in utilising data to drive instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching excellence and staff development within the school.
• Foster a strong school community through collaboration with families and parish.
• Model and lead effective teaching and learning strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Staff development

Data-informed coaching

Education

Postgraduate or Master's in Leadership/Religion/Theology/Education

Job description

Assistant Principal | K-6 | 405 Students

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Monday, 2 November 2026

Capacity: Full-Time

About Our School

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda is a Newman Selective school where faith is at the heart of learning and community life. Students thrive in contemporary, interactive learning spaces, expansive outdoor play areas, and a nurturing environment.

As an Assistant Principal, you will join a connected school community built on strong partnerships with families, staff and Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Miranda. This is an opportunity to lead a school that values academic excellence, student wellbeing, and the development of confident, compassionate, and faith-filled learners. To find out more about the school, please review the Annual School Report.

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda, 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 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
• experience in leading data informed instructional coaching cycles to drive measurable improvement
• experience in diverse learning, collaborating with staff to differentiate teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of students across a range of disabilities, with a strong knowledge of NCCD regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices.
• experience or qualifications in gifted education and EALD (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.

Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8***.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.