Assistant Principal - Primary - Lochinvar
Posted: 18/05/2026
Closing Date: 31/05/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lochinvar
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Patrick's Primary School Lochinvar is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Permanent Full Time Assistant Principal to join our leadership team, commencing January 2027.
St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar is a Catholic school community offering a loving, caring and compassionate environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. St Patrick's provides a contemporary learning environment equipped with modern technology and facilities, as well as flexible learning spaces purpose-built for collaboration and personalised teaching and learning. Our highly qualified and dedicated staff strive to provide a high quality, supportive and innovative education that is responsive to the different needs of students, celebrates their strengths and provides opportunities for all to achieve excellence.
The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal to lead across the school community to:
* Model faith in action
* Develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students
* Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and all other stakeholders
* Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers
* Set high standards for students and staff performance
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
* Practising Catholic with a personal commitment to Catholic Education who can clearly demonstrate their vision and commitment to leading and learning within our Diocesan community
* A strong background in and command of a core content area in education with the ability to model evidence-based practice and effectively utilise data to optimise student outcomes
* Demonstrated success in creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning
* Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically; initiate and drive change and ensure a culture of continuous improvement
* High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
* Capacity to strengthen and integrate equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the ongoing management and development of staff
* Experience in the role of Religious Education Coordinator (primary schools), or in the roles of Ministry Coordinator and/or Leader of Learning Religion (secondary schools) (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
* Four-year trained teacher classification and at least six, preferably eight years, successful teaching experience
* Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or willingness to complete within four years of appointment
* Current NESA Teacher Accreditation
* Working with Children Clearance number
* Completion of anaphylaxis training
* Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (Desirable)
Conditions of Employment
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
* Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
* A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
* Employee assistance program (EAP)
* Training and staff development programs
* Paid parental leave for eligible employeesAccess to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
Applications close: Sunday 31st May at 11.59pm
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