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Assistant Principal - Concord West
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 17 April 2026
<p><img src="https://cgprod.phris.org.aucache/PTRTDB_JPG_GIYDENBRGEYDOMJRGAZTKNJZHA3UETCVIVPV5X1XJBEVIRK6JRHUOT16KNKF5QKNIJJE5U1FFUYTKMBONJYGO=_GA==_GE==_2000000000.JPG###20241107110355989BLUE___WHITE_LOGO_ST_AMBROSE-150.jpg" alt=""><strong>Assistant Principal | K-6 | 495 Students</strong><br><a href="https://stambconcord.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West</span></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 href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></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>
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<li><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">competitive salary</span></a> with up to $15,900 in salary packaging</li>
<li dir="ltr">up to 25% discount on school fees for SCS parents</li>
<li dir="ltr">ongoing training and development</li>
<li dir="ltr">health and <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">wellbeing initiatives</span></a> and resources, including Fitness Passport, voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots</li>
<li dir="ltr">generous Employee Referral Program.</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">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 dir="ltr"><strong>Requirements of the role:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>postgraduate or Master's in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education</li>
<li dir="ltr">ability to drive a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture</li>
<li dir="ltr">ability to lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church's mission</li>
<li dir="ltr">experience in overseeing staff induction, development, and performance</li>
<li dir="ltr">promotes religious leadership and parish partnerships</li>
<li dir="ltr">ability to lead effective teaching and learning strategies</li>
<li dir="ltr">skilled at strengthening school and system-wide networks</li>
<li dir="ltr">the requirements of <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Category E</span></a> in the <em>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead </em>or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term</li>
<li dir="ltr">experience or qualifications in gifted education (desirable)</li>
<li dir="ltr">EAL/D experience (desirable).</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">For more details, please see the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zHE5kw4GztNl50owUid6rw4JxI7558zT/view?usp=drive_link"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Role Description</span></a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position.</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Click 'Apply' and submit:</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">your current resume</li>
<li dir="ltr">a cover letter addressing the essential criteria</li>
<li dir="ltr">statement of previous service</li>
<li dir="ltr">three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and your <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rUNOP0jEHU_RCmi8wtDbkbSd6kC3Lo0M/view"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Parish Priest Reference</span></a> (not school parish).</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Need help? Contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><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 dir="ltr"><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em></p>