Assistant Principal - St Anthony's Primary Girraween

St Anthony's Primary Girraween; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony's Primary Girraween is seeking an Assistant Principal to join the Girraween school community. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027, with responsibilities across spiritual leadership, teaching, and school administration.

You will work closely with the Principal, staff, families and parish to enhance student learning, wellbeing and faith formation within a supportive Catholic environment.

Job description

Assistant Principal - St Anthony's Primary Girraween

St Anthony's Primary Girraween - Girraween NSW

Full time, Permanent

20h ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Assistant Principal - St Anthony's Primary, GirraweenShort Description

Help lead a welcoming Catholic primary school where every student is supported to connect, belong and achieve their full potential.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a passionate, faith-filled educational leader to join St Anthony's Primary School, Girraween as Assistant Principal. This is a permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

Working in close partnership with the Principal, you will provide spiritual, educational and organisational leadership to a close-knit K-6 Catholic school community. You will strengthen teaching and learning, build staff capability and support a culture in which every student is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your leadership impact, contribute to school improvement and help shape the next chapter of a well-established Catholic learning community.

About You

You are a passionate Catholic educator with a deep commitment to the learning, growth and wellbeing of every child.

You lead with clarity, compassion and purpose, building positive relationships and inspiring a shared commitment to improvement. Through coaching, collaboration and your own professional practice, you support teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive and evidence-informed learning experiences.

You bring sound judgement, initiative and a collaborative approach to leadership. You work closely with the Principal, staff, families and parish to connect faith, learning and wellbeing, while contributing confidently to the daily leadership and organisation of the school.

About the Opportunity

You are a passionate Catholic educator with a deep commitment to the learning, growth and wellbeing of every child.

You lead with clarity, compassion and purpose, building positive relationships and inspiring a shared commitment to improvement. Through coaching, collaboration and your own professional practice, you support teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive and evidence-informed learning experiences.

You bring sound judgement, initiative and a collaborative approach to leadership. You work closely with the Principal, staff, families and parish to connect faith, learning and wellbeing, while contributing confidently to the daily leadership and organisation of the school.

Selection Criteria

Please address the following criteria, providing examples that demonstrate the impact of your leadership:

Demonstrates a deep understanding of Catholic identity, actively nurturing a Christ-centred culture that shapes relationships, decision-making and every aspect of College life.

Leads an unrelenting focus on student learning, growth and wellbeing through a coherent, evidence-informed improvement agenda, high expectations and the effective implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.

Builds high-performing leadership teams and professional learning communities, strengthening collective efficacy, accountability and professional growth through collaboration, reflection and evidence-informed practice.

Champions evidence-informed decision-making, using data purposefully to evaluate impact, guide strategic priorities and build staff capability to improve student outcomes.

Creates a culture of trust, belonging and high expectations, where diversity is celebrated, student voice is valued and families are engaged as genuine partners in learning.

Provides strategic stewardship of people, resources and partnerships, allocating staff, time, finances and facilities equitably while building purposeful community connections and leading sustainable, future-focused improvement.

Qualifications & Accreditation

Applicants must:

Meet the requirements of Category E Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead, or be willing to achieve these requirements within the first contract term

Hold a valid Working with Children Check

Hold NESA accreditation

During the recruitment process, applicants will be required to provide:

Certified copy of Category D or E Accreditation

Copy of Baptism Certificate

Working with Children Check clearance

• A Parish Priest Recommendation

Evidence of NESA accreditation

Your Application

Your application should include:

A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum three pages)

About St Anthony's Primary School and CSPD

Established in 1950, St Anthony's Primary School has a proud history of serving families across the Girraween and Toongabbie communities.

St Anthony's is a welcoming, safe and innovative K-6 Catholic learning community where students are encouraged to connect, belong and achieve their full potential. The school places student happiness, safety and wellbeing at the heart of its work, recognising that children learn best when they feel secure, motivated and connected.

Dedicated educators work in partnership with families and the parish to provide contemporary learning experiences that nurture faith, support individual growth and inspire every student to succeed.

To learn more, visit the St Anthony's Primary School website.

St Anthony's Primary School is part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, one of Australia’s largest Catholic education systems.

CSPD Principal Leaders are supported by a collaborative community of educational leaders, ensuring that no school leads in isolation. CSPD offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and meaningful contribution to Catholic education across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

To learn more, visit the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese website or follow CSPD on LinkedIn.

Interested?

If you are an inspiring and strategic leader ready to shape the future of a thriving Catholic secondary school community, we encourage you to apply.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check, and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For further information, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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