Assistant Principal - Primary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

CEO support

Mentor program

Catholic mission platform

Job summary

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Moss Vale, part of the Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications for an Assistant Principal for the 2027 school year. The role anchors a Christ-centred learning community with excellent leadership development and strong CEO support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate faith leadership, data-informed teaching, strategic school improvement, and commitment to staff development while building partnerships with families and parish.

Qualifications

• Current accreditation to teach with NESA.
• Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline (or working towards).
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) or commitment to attaining within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning aligned to the school’s vision.
• Support staff through professional learning and feedback.
• Drive school improvement initiatives with strategic planning.
• Foster positive partnerships with students, families, parish and community.

Skills

Faith leadership

Data-informed learning

Strategic improvement

Staff mentorship

Education

NESA accreditation

Post-graduate study

Senior Leadership (Cat E)

Job description

The Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced leaders for the Assistant Principal position at St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Moss Vale commencing at the beginning of the 2027 school year.

In the Diocese of Wollongong, Assistant Principals play a significant role in creating vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning. Our Assistant Principals have access to:

• excellent professional & leadership development programs
• first-class support from the Catholic Education Office (CEO) across all critical areas through our culture of connected autonomy
• a professional mentor, funded by the CEO
• a platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Moss Vale is a single-stream learning community rooted in faith, love, and a strong sense of belonging. Named after St Paul the Apostle and drawing inspiration from First Corinthians, the school proudly lives out its motto: "All to all in faith and learning." In close partnership with St Paul’s Catholic Parish and local families, the dedicated staff work together to cultivate a Christ-centred environment where students celebrate their faith, respect the human dignity of every person, and make Christ a living reality in their daily lives.

Guided by core values of Respect, Determination, Kindness, Community, and Spirituality, St Paul’s offers a dynamic educational environment designed to nurture the whole child. Nestled in the beautiful Southern Highlands, the school pairs a rich Dominican and Josephite charism with modern, high-impact teaching strategies. The school community is deeply committed to continuous professional learning, collaborative teaching practices, and empowering every student to discover their gifts, build resilience, and reach their full academic and spiritual potential.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Give witness to the faith and contribute to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
• Build a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.
• Build capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback and managing performance.
• Act strategically to drive school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s vision and strategic plan.
• Ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current accreditation to teach with NESA.
• Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline (or working towards).
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy (or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.