Assistant Principal - St Mary's Catholic Primary School Concord

Assistant Principal | K-6 | 216 Students
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Concord
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Capacity: Full-Time

About Our School

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a dynamic and inclusive community grounded in faith, learning and connection. Our teachers are deeply committed to knowing each learner and inspiring growth across all domains of learning through explicit teaching. We are a Newman Selective Gifted Education Program accredited school. We value collaboration, strong professional relationships and pedagogical expertise in our staff.

We partner closely with supportive, engaged families and inquisitive students to bring our mission to life: Nurturing Faith. Pursuing Excellence. Our relationship with St Mary’s Catholic Parish, Concord enriches faith formation and strengthens community life for both staff, students and families.

We seek an experienced Assistant Principal who will lead with integrity, foster meaningful connections, and champion high-quality learning. Come and be part of our dedicated team, shaping the next generation through faith, excellence and unwavering values.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

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 and a strong passion for ongoing learning and improvement. 

Requirements of the role:

• postgraduate or Master’s in Leadership, Religion, Theology, or Education
• proven ability to inspire staff, support students, and partner with families to nurture a vibrant, faith-filled learning environment
• experience in driving a high-performance, improvement-focused school culture
• ability to lead with Gospel values and contribute to the Church’s mission
• experience 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
• (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 and understanding of a range of students with diverse learning needs
• experience or qualifications in Gifted Education and EALD (desirable).

For more details, please see the Role Description. 

All Assistant Principal roles are a promotional appointment + full-time, permanent teaching position.

Application Process

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.