Catholic Primary School Principal — Vision & Community Leadership

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Professional development opportunities

Discount on school fees for parents

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra Beach in Sydney's NSW is seeking a highly relational Principal (K-6, 399 students) to lead with faith and drive whole-school improvement. Start date 28 January 2027; closing date 23 November 2026.

The role offers full-time employment with a strong emphasis on community engagement and educational excellence. The successful candidate will advance learning, strengthen ties with the Parish, and develop leadership capacity across staff while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead learning and teaching across the K-6 school to drive student outcomes.
• Build and mentor leadership capacity across the school community.
• Strengthen partnerships with families, staff, the Parish and community.
• Foster a faith-based school culture aligned with Catholic mission.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Relationship building

Evidence-based teaching

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field

Job description

St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra Beach in Sydney's NSW is seeking a highly relational Principal (K-6, 399 students) to lead with faith and drive whole-school improvement. Start date 28 January 2027; closing date 23 November 2026.

The role offers full-time employment with a strong emphasis on community engagement and educational excellence. The successful candidate will advance learning, strengthen ties with the Parish, and develop leadership capacity across staff while