Acting Assistant Principal | K-6 | 311 Students
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January ****
Application Closing Date:Tuesday, 15 September ****
Capacity:Full-Time, Temporary (12-month parental leave)
About Our School
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Arncliffeis a welcoming community that delivers strong academic results. Our school is committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and personal growth of every student. We work closely with our parish, St Mary MacKillop Parish, Rockdale City, to encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of God, self, others, and their world.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Principal looking to broaden their leadership experience and make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on skilled growth, innovation and continuous improvement, the school offers a supportive environment where leaders are empowered to shape strategic direction, develop staff capability and contribute to student success.
Why Join Us
JoiningSydney 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 salarywith 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 furtherrewards 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
promote 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 theAccreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Leador agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term
experience leading school-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning practices
experience or qualifications in Diverse Learning (essential)




experience in Gifted education and EALD (desirable).

For more details, please see theRole Description.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply' and submit:
your current resume
a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and outlining why you are well suited to the Assistant Principal role at this school
academic transcripts and statement of previous service
three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and yourParish Priest Reference(not school parish).

Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on **************.
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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.
'Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools, more than 71,000 current students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community. We consider our local parishes to be the cornerstone of our local communities, which is why each parish has access to proud and affordable local Catholic schools which lay the foundation on which to build an even stronger future for our faith.

📌 Acting Assistant Principal - Arncliffe (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 New South Wales