Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal | K-6 | 374 Students

St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Monday, 26 October 2026

Capacity: Full-Time

About Our School

Set amongst the peaceful parklands of Daceyville, St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 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.

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 (02) 9568 8297.

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.