Acting Assistant Principal - St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Arncliffe

Acting Assistant Principal | K-6 | 311 Students
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary (12-month parental leave)

About Our School

St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Primary School Arncliffe is a welcoming community that delivers strong academic results. Our school is committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and personal growth of every student. We work closely with our parish, St Mary MacKillop Parish, Rockdale City, to encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of God, self, others, and their world.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Principal looking to broaden their leadership experience and make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on professional growth, innovation and continuous improvement, the school offers a supportive environment where leaders are empowered to shape strategic direction, develop staff capability and contribute to student success.

Why Join Us  

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.  

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
• promote 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 Diverse Learning (essential)
• experience in Gifted education and EALD (desirable).

For more details, please see the Role Description. 

How to Apply 

Click ‘Apply’ and submit:

• your current resume
• a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and outlining why you are well suited to the Assistant Principal role at this school
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and your Parish Priest Reference (not school parish).

Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.