Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 November 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Ingleburn Parish with an enrolment of approximately 405 pupils.

Location: Holy Family Catholic Parish Primary School, Ingleburn

The Interim Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced leaders for the Acting Assistant Principal position at Holy Family Catholic Parish Primary School, Ingleburn. This is a temporary full time parental leave replacement position commencing on Monday 1 March 2027 (Week 6, Term 1) until the end of the 2027 school year.

In the Diocese of Wollongong, Assistant Principals play a significant role in creating vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning. Our Assistant Principals have access to:

- excellent skilled & leadership development programs
- first-class support from the Catholic Education Office (CEO) across all critical areas through our culture of connected autonomy
- a professional mentor, funded by the CEO
- a platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Situated in the vibrant Macarthur community, Holy Family Catholic Parish Primary School,Ingleburn, is a welcoming K–6 school within the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. Working in close partnership with the local Holy Family Parish community, the school offers a child-centred education designed to nurture faith, foster academic growth, and develop well-rounded lifelong learners.

The school's identity is centered on its motto, 'And He Grew In Wisdom'(Luke 2:52), and guided by its vision: 'In the spirit of the Holy Family, the values of Benedictine tradition and through the legacy of the Good Samaritan Sisters, our vision is to be a welcoming Catholic school community that endeavours to bear Christ to all'.



Religious elements are embedded throughout school life through a core Religious Education curriculum, regular liturgical celebrations, and sacramental preparation programs integrated with the parish. Saint Benedict serves as a central model for the school community, emphasising foundational values including the love of Christ and neighbour, prayer, stewardship, hospitality, community, and justice.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:

- Give witness to the faith and contribute to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
- Build a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.
- Build capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback and managing performance.
- Act strategically to drive school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s vision and strategic plan.
- Ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.
- Develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Current accreditation to teach with NESA.
- Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline (or working towards).
- Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy(or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

405 Students
28 TeachingStaff
13 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Ingleburn Parish with an enrolment of approximately 405 pupils.

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