Assistant Principal | K-6 | 355 Students
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Mortlake
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
Capacity: Full-Time
About Our School
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a dynamic school, a place of learning and inquiry, a place of faith and celebration in a safe and happy environment. We offer beautiful, light-filled facilities, set within a tranquil neighbourhood. Our staff are important to us and we are committed to their ongoing growth through high-quality professional learning and opportunities for career development. We work closely with St Patrick’s Catholic Parish Mortlake to foster the faith development of our students.
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.
- 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.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply’ and submit:
- your current resume
- a cover letter addressing the essential criteria
- 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
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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.