Acting Principal- South Hurstville

St Raphael's Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 annual

Professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School in South Hurstville, NSW, is seeking an Acting Principal for K-6 with 217 students. Start date Negotiated; temporary contract ending January 2028.

The role emphasizes faith-filled, inspirational leadership, sustaining high standards, and strong partnerships with the school community. The successful candidate will hold postgraduate qualifications, Category E accreditation (or be prepared to meet it) and lead curriculum, staff wellbeing and whole-school

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field.
• Category E Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead (or agree to meet this requirement in your first contract term).
• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic mission and faith-filled leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead with faith, integrity and a strong commitment to Catholic mission.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, families and the Parish.
• Drive evidence-based teaching, high expectations and whole-school improvement.
• Develop and mentor others to build leadership capacity across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Educational leadership

Relationship building

Catholic mission

Mentoring others

Education

Masters in Leadership

Accreditation Category E

Job description

St Raphael's Catholic Primary School – South Hurstville NSW

Acting Principal | K-6 | 217 Students
St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School South Hurstville
Start Date: Term 4 - by negotiation
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Employment Type: Temporary, ending January 2028

About the School

St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School is a highly regarded and consistently high performing Catholic school, recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning. Supported by dedicated educators and experienced leaders, the school fosters a welcoming and faith filled community built on strong partnerships with students, families, staff, and the Parish Priest. The successful Acting Principal will build on the school’s strong foundations by maintaining high standards of curriculum and student achievement while providing visible, approachable, and faith filled leadership that nurtures staff wellbeing, strengthens relationships, and fosters a positive and supportive culture across the community.

To explore the school’s achievements, priorities and community impact in more detail, interested candidates and stakeholders are encouraged to read the Annual School Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of our learning outcomes, faith life, strategic progress and school initiatives.

Why Join Us

Be 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. We offer:

• attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• tailored professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport.

Explore our full offering on the Rewards and Benefits page.

About You

You are a committed Catholic educational leader who:

• leads with faith, integrity and a deep commitment to Catholic mission
• builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, families and the Parish
• drives evidence-based teaching, high expectations and whole-school improvement
• develops and mentors others to build leadership capacity across the school.

For more details, please see the Role Description.

You will have attained the following:

• postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field
• the requirements of Category E in the Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.

SCS is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. You can access our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. All applicants must hold a valid WWCC and provide a current National Police Check before commencing employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.