At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to foster student growth and wellbeing in a vibrant school community.
- Company: Join St Therese's Catholic Primary School, part of NSW's largest Catholic education network.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, discounts on school fees, and extensive professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while promoting Gospel values and community connections.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
This is an opportunity to join St Therese Catholic Primary School Sadleir-Miller, a welcoming and inclusive school community where faith, learning and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. As Assistant Principal, you will help lead a team of dedicated educators committed to enabling every student to live the Gospel, learn for life and meet the challenge. Supported by modern learning spaces and engaging, modern, outdoor environments, the school delivers high-quality, personalised learning that helps every student thrive. Guided by the motto Simplex Caritas (Simple Love), St Therese's is known for its strong pastoral care, close partnership with families and close connection with St Therese Parish.
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.
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)
- experience in diverse learning, collaborating with staff to differentiate teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of students across a range of disabilities, with a strong knowledge of NCCD regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices
- demonstrated leadership in student wellbeing programs, networking and collaborating with external support services, allied health professionals, and community agencies to deliver wrap-around care for diverse student needs.
All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position. We welcome all applications from internal and external candidates.
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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