At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teaching excellence and foster staff development in a vibrant school community.
- Company: Join St Jerome's Catholic Primary School, part of Sydney Catholic Schools.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, discounts on school fees, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Embrace a collaborative culture with strong professional learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a daily impact while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
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 2025.
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.
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:
- 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).
All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position. We welcome all applications from internal and external candidates.
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.
Assistant Principal in Punchbowl employer: St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Punchbowl is an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and collaborative environment, where educators are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a strong commitment to continuous learning, competitive salary packages, and a supportive community, staff members enjoy numerous benefits including discounts on school fees and health initiatives. Join us in a vibrant Catholic community dedicated to excellence in education and the holistic development of every child.
Contact Details:
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Recruitment Team
