Acting Assistant Principal | K-6 | 396 Students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah
Start Date:
Monday, 31 August or by negotiation
Application Closing Date:
Monday, 10 August ****
Capacity:
Full-Time, temporary until Friday, July *******
About Our School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah is a welcoming and diverse faith community where students are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by strong Catholic values and a close partnership with St Patrick's Parish, we nurture students to grow holistically, fostering high achievement and a sense of belonging.
A standout feature of our school is our commitment to professional growth and faith formation. Staff are supported through ongoing professional learning, collaborative practice, leadership development and opportunities to deepen their faith, creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning.
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. 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 robust 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.
Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on **************.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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.
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📌 Assistant Principal - Kogarah (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 New South Wales