Acting Principal- South Hurstville

Sydneycatholic; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School in New South Wales seeks an Acting Principal to sustain high standards in teaching and learning while providing visible, faith-filled leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and a supportive school culture.

The successful candidate will hold postgraduate qualifications in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a related field and meet Accreditation Policy requirements, with Category E or willingness to meet them in the first contract term.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads with faith, integrity and a 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.

Job description

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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:

• tailored professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport.

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.
• 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.