Assistant Principal | K-6 | 374 Students
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January ****
Application Closing Date:Monday, 26 October ****
Capacity:Full time
About Our School
Set amongst the peaceful parklands of Daceyville,St Michael's Catholic Primary Schoolis a nurturing and innovative community where every student is encouraged to thrive.
The Assistant Principal will join a dedicated team of educators who work closely with families and the St Michael's Parish to foster curiosity, wellbeing and a love of lifelong learning.
Students benefit from contemporary learning spaces, diverse programs, and pedagogy that inspires creativity and deep thinking.
Grounded in Catholic values, the school empowers students to embrace their strengths, grow in faith and approach the future with confidence.
To find out more about the school, please review the Annual School Report.
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 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 to support student wellbeing and school culture (essential)
experience leading Diverse Learning processes to support adjustments for learning for identified students (essential).
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.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 New South Wales