Sydney Catholic Schools · New South Wales
Assistant Principal - Punchbowl
Deputy / Assistant Head of School
This full-time Assistant Principal role is at St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School, Punchbowl, New South Wales, serving 175 K–6 students. It starts on 28 January 2027 and focuses on teaching quality, staff development, Catholic leadership, parish partnerships and school improvement. The role is listed as fixed-term, with a full-time permanent teaching position, and requires leadership accreditation or a commitment to meet it.
- Starts 28 January 2027
- 175-student K–6 primary school
- Positive Behaviours for Learning leadership
- Gifted education and EALD desirable
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 5 Nov 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time Assistant Principal for K–6 at a 175-student primary school in Punchbowl. The role leads teaching quality, staff development, school improvement, religious leadership, parish connections, and Positive Behaviours for Learning. It starts on 28 January 2027 and combines the promotional leadership appointment with a permanent full-time teaching position.
What they’re looking for
- Postgraduate or Master’s qualification in leadership, religion, theology, or education
- Experience leading staff induction, development, and performance
- Ability to build an improvement-focused school culture
- Religious leadership and parish partnership experience
- Exemplary classroom practice modelling effective teaching and learning
- School-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning leadership experience
About the school
St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School Punchbowl is a Catholic school connected closely with families and St Jerome’s Parish. It follows the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, has modern facilities, and focuses on professional growth and improved learning outcomes.
How to apply
Apply online with a current resume, cover letter addressing the essential criteria, academic transcripts, previous service statement, and three specified referees. Applications close on 5 November 2026; queries can be directed to the People & Culture Services team.
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The role
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Listed
- 23 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Assistant Principal | K-6 | 175 Students St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Punchbowl Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027 Application Closing Date: Thursday, 5 November Capacity: Full-Time About Our School St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Punchbowl is a welcoming Catholic…”
The school
- Address
- 680 George Street, Sydney, NSW