Acting Assistant Principal

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong

Spring Farm, Sydney NSW

Management - Schools (Education and Training)

Casual/Vacation, Full time

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The Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced leaders of education for the full time position of Acting Assistant Principal at St Paul's Catholic Parish Primary School, Camden for the duration of the 2026 school year.

In the Diocese of Wollongong, Assistant Principals play a significant role in creating vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.

Why work for catholic education in the diocese of WOLLONGONG

We provide our Assistant Principals with:

Excellent professional and leadership development programs, tailored to your needs.

A generous remuneration package.

An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education.

A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.

ABOUT YOU

To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:

Give witness to the faith and contribute to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.

Build a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.

Build capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback and managing performance.

Act strategically to drive school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s vision and strategic plan.

Ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.

Develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.

Qualifications

Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline.

Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy.

Working with children clearance

This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

Position Application

Applicants are to complete an online application that includes a short cover letter and a resume.

To confidentially discuss your expression of interest or general interest in this position please contact Brendan Hall, Team Leader

To submit your expression of interest please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:55pm

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