Assistant Principal - St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah

Acting Assistant Principal | K-6 | 396 Students
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Kogarah
Start Date: Monday, 31 August or by negotiation
Application Closing Date: Monday, 10 August 2026
Capacity: Full-Time, temporary until Friday, July 16 2027

About Our School

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Kogarah is a welcoming and diverse faith community where students are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by strong Catholic values and a close partnership with St Patrick’s Parish, we nurture students to grow holistically, fostering high achievement and a sense of belonging.

A standout feature of our school is our commitment to professional growth and faith formation. Staff are supported through ongoing professional learning, collaborative practice, leadership development and opportunities to deepen their faith, creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning. 

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
• promotes 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 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 8***.

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.