<p><strong>Assistant Principal | K-6 | 495 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stambconcord.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><u>St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West</u></strong></a><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>5:00pm, Friday, 17 April 2026<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p><strong>St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West </strong>is a vibrant, highly engaged community where students are challenged to be their best through a balance of explicit teaching and inquiry-based learning. Our dedicated teachers build strong relationships with students, and partner closely with parents. We are a Newman Selective Gifted Education Program accredited school. Our gifted students benefit from a research-based enrichment program, enhanced by high-quality professional development for staff. We offer a wide range of co-curricular opportunities including performing arts, community outreach and sport. We work closely with our parish, St Ambrose Concord West to support our families in their faith life.</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p>Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u></a> 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. We offer:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries"><u>competitive salary</u></a> with up to $15,900 in salary packaging</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for SCS parents</li> <li>ongoing training and development</li> <li>health and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits"><u>wellbeing initiatives</u></a> and resources, including Fitness Passport, voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Requirements of the role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education</li> <li>ability to drive a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture</li> <li>ability to lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission</li> <li>experience in overseeing staff induction, development, and performance</li> <li>promotes religious leadership and parish partnerships</li> <li>ability to lead effective teaching and learning strategies</li> <li>skilled at strengthening school and system-wide networks</li> <li>the requirements of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><u>Category E</u></a> in the <i>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead </i>or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term</li> <li>experience or qualifications in gifted education (desirable)</li> <li>EAL/D experience (desirable).</li> </ul> <p>For more details, please see the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zHE5kw4GztNl50owUid6rw4JxI7558zT/view?usp=drive_link"><u>Role Description</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position.</strong></p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' and submit:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>a cover letter addressing the essential criteria</li> <li>statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and your <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rUNOP0jEHU_RCmi8wtDbkbSd6kC3Lo0M/view"><u>Parish Priest Reference</u></a> (not school parish).</li> </ul> <p>Need help? Contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297.</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view"><u>Click here</u></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>