Assistant Principal (Primary)

St Paul'S Catholic Parish Primary School; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional leadership development

Mentor program funded by CEO

Support from Catholic Education Office

Job summary

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Moss Vale, invites applications for an Assistant Principal position commencing at the start of 2027. The successful candidate will lead faith-inspired learning, support staff, and contribute to the school's vision.

The school emphasizes a Christ-centered environment, professional development, data-informed improvement, and strong community partnerships. We seek a leader with accreditation, postgraduate study, and readiness to advance Senior Leadership.

Qualifications

• Evidence of faith-based leadership and ability to foster Catholic school culture.
• Demonstrated ability to build a data-informed learning culture and drive student learning growth.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and staff mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement initiatives aligned with the school's vision.
• Ensure compliance with system, NESA and legislative requirements.
• Develop partnerships with students, families, church and the wider school community.

Skills

Faith leadership

Data-informed teaching

Professional development

Strategic school improvement

Compliance with policy

Community partnerships

Education

Accreditation to teach with NESA

Post-graduate study in relevant discipline

Senior Leadership Accreditation (Category E) or willingness to acquire within 5 years

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 September 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Moss Vale Parish with an enrolment of approximately 192 pupils.

Location: St Paul's Catholic Parish Primary School, Moss Vale

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.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

181 Students
12 TeachingStaff
8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Moss Vale Parish with an enrolment of 181 pupils.