Assistant Principal - Primary - Belmont

mnpeople • Belmont, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

St Francis Xavier’s Primary School Belmont is seeking a permanent full time Assistant Principal to join the team in January 2027. St Francis Xavier’s Primary School is a Catholic systemic school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St Francis Xavier’s, we promote an inclusive and innovative learning environment where students can learn, achieve and grow. Our programs are personalised and respond to the learning needs, interests and experiences of each student. Education is about the whole person at St Francis Xavier’s, with learning programs created to develop each child academically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Requirements

• 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
• Four-year trained teacher classification
• At least six, preferably eight years, successful teaching experience
• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Working with Children Clearance number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or willingness to complete within four years of appointment
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal to lead across the school community
• 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

Benefits

• 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 employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree