<p><strong>Assistant Principal | K-6 | 356 Students</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stkeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><u>St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Eastwood</u></strong></a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 January 2027&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Monday, 2 November 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p><strong>St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Eastwood </strong>is a welcoming community characterised by strong relationships, collaboration and a genuine sense of belonging. With close connections to St Kevin's Catholic Church, the school offers the breadth of opportunities of a larger community while maintaining the individual care and support that comes from knowing every student.</p> <p>Supported by a dedicated and passionate staff, St Kevin's fosters a safe and engaging learning environment where individual strengths are celebrated and excellence is pursued. As a Newman Selective School, it offers an exciting environment for an Assistant Principal to contribute to a strong culture of learning, faith and continuous improvement. To find out more about the school, please review the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stkeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au/annual-school-report"> <u>Annual School Report.</u></a></p> <p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p> <p>Join<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"> Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS),</a> NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Eastwood</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career and be supported by strong professional learning. Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries">competitive salary</a> with up to $15,900 in salary packaging</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for SCS parents</li> <li>continuous learning and formation</li> <li>career and development pathways for leaders</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport, voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits"> rewards and benefits</a>.</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>able to lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission</li> <li>experienced in overseeing staff induction, development, and performance</li> <li>promotes religious leadership and parish partnerships</li> <li>an exemplary classroom practitioner with the ability to model and 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"> (Category E)</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 leading school-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning practices</li> <li>experience or qualifications as a Newman Coordinator or similar (desirable)</li> <li>experience or qualifications in gifted education and EALD (desirable).</li> </ul> <p>For more details, please see the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7R_B7gGnPxZreERa4vf4gKNJWxdWEeZ/view?usp=drive_link"> Role Description</a>.</p> <p><strong>All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position. We welcome all applications from internal and external candidates.</strong></p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' and submit:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and outlining why you are well suited to the Assistant Principal role at this school</li> <li>academic transcripts and 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/1TSyaVv3ZdQJdtPGcXu7xfSTLp1lluYNq/view?usp=drive_link"> Parish Priest Reference</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&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sfh8uHtEf98MwfOPwsGn8MKB30v5ivKp/view?usp=drive_link">Click here</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>&nbsp;<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><br> &nbsp;</p>