Assistant Principal | K-6 | 435 Students
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Bankstown Central
Start Date:
Thursday,28 January ****
Application Closing Date:
Tuesday, 11 August ****
Capacity:
Full-Time
About Our School
Our charism is rooted in the Josephite spirit of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, expressed through our motto "All for God" and lived out daily in our diverse, multicultural community. We are grounded in the values of Faith, Respect, Love, Justice and Hospitality, shaping a culture where every person is known and made to feel welcomed.
We pursue our mission to empower a diverse generation through opportunity, challenge and connection, ensuring that each learner is supported to grow with courage, compassion and curiosity. Guided by our vision of nothing less than reaching every child's potential, we commit to educational excellence that honours the dignity of every student and reflects the Josephite tradition of service, inclusion and action.
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. Advantages 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 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.
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.
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📌 Assistant Principal - Bankstown (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
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