Assistant Principal | K-6 | 175 Students
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Punchbowl
Start Date:
Thursday, 28 January ****
Application Closing Date:
Thursday, 5 November
Capacity:
Full-Time
About Our School
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Punchbowl
is a welcoming Catholic community where faith and excellence go hand in hand. Inspired by the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we encourage students and staff to live her call to "never see a need without doing something about it." Our dedicated teachers are proud of the significant improvement achieved in Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN results in ****.
Strong partnerships with families and St Jerome's Parish Punchbowl are central to school life. Students benefit from modern facilities, a supportive learning environment, and educators committed to continuous professional growth and delivering outstanding educational outcomes for every child. As Assistant Principal, you will join a collaborative and dedicated staff team that values professional growth and is committed to delivering the highest quality Catholic education for all students. To finds out more about the school, please review the Annual School Report.
Why Join Us
Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Punchbowl
, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning. Benefits include:
market-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.
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 - Punchbowl (Adelaide)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 Adelaide