Catholic School Principal: Growth, Faith & Excellence

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong Careers; Bellambi; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional leadership development

CEO support across critical areas

Mentor funded by CEO

Job summary

Holy Spirit College, Bellambi, invites applications for a Principal commencing at the start of 2027. The Executive team seeks a leader who will foster a vibrant Catholic community, uphold the Marist and Josephite traditions and drive continuous improvement in learning and faith formation.

The successful candidate will lead teaching quality, staff development and governance, and will work within the Diocese to ensure compliance with NES and education standards. A WWCC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Model Catholic faith in action and commitment to school mission within the diocesan evangelising work.
• Develop a culture of effective teaching and learning through leadership, design and management of student experiences.
• Build staff capacity through professional learning, feedback and performance management.
• Assist in governance and ensure compliance with system, NES A and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model Catholic education aligned to the school's mission and diocesan policies.
• Design and implement strategies to improve teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Develop and support professional learning opportunities for staff and regular performance feedback.
• Strategically manage change to realise the school’s vision and improvement plan.
• Ensure governance responsibilities and compliance with system and legislative requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders to strengthen school, church and community partnerships.

Skills

Model Catholic faith in action

Leadership and governance

Strategic planning and improvement

Staff development and performance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E)

Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline

Current accreditation to teach with NESA

Job description

Holy Spirit College, Bellambi, invites applications for a Principal commencing at the start of 2027. The Executive team seeks a leader who will foster a vibrant Catholic community, uphold the Marist and Josephite traditions and drive continuous improvement in learning and faith formation.

The successful candidate will lead teaching quality, staff development and governance, and will work within the Diocese to ensure compliance with NES and education standards. A WWCC clearance is required.