Acting Assistant Principal - Arncliffe
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
15 September 2026
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Role description
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…