Acting Assistant Principal | K-6 | 114 Students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Garden
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2027
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)

About Our School

At Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens, we are more than a school, we are a close-knit community where students are known, supported and encouraged to thrive. As a Newman Selective Gifted Education Program school, our teachers are trained in Gifted Education, with specialist programs supporting gifted and talented students alongside tailored support for students with diverse learning needs.

Well established within the local community, we offer a welcoming and beautiful learning environment where the development of the whole child is at the heart of school life. Working closely with Blessed Sacrament Parish, our staff nurture students academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, providing an Assistant Principal with the opportunity to help shape a supportive, inclusive and faith-filled learning community. To find 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 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career and be supported by strong professional learning. 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. In this school context, the Executive Principal works across two schools. You will demonstrate capacity to lead the school with autonomy and confidence, ensuring continuity of leadership when the Principal is engaged across the partner school community.

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.

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 your Parish Priest Reference (not school parish).

Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on View phone number on redirect.jobsurf.com.au.

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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