Principal

St Therese'S Catholic School; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

St Teresa's Catholic School, Moonah, is seeking an experienced educational leader to undertake the role of Principal. You will work collaboratively with staff, students and the wider community to deliver a Christ-centred education aligned with Catholic faith.

The successful candidate must demonstrate active participation in worship, model the mission of the Church, lead high-quality teaching and learning, and contribute to school improvement and community relationships.

Qualifications

• Need for strong ethical leadership and Catholic faith commitment.
• Ability to lead a Catholic, co-educational primary school.
• Capacity to foster high-quality teaching and student development.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, students and the broader community to provide a quality Catholic education.
• Collaborate with families, parish and community to support school improvement.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 October 2026

Lead the St Teresa's Catholic School community with purpose as a Principal

St Teresa's Catholic School, Moonah

Start Date: 1 January 2027

St Teresa's Catholic School, Moonah is currently seeking applications from passionate and experienced educational leaders to undertake the role of Principal. As the Principal you will work collaboratively and effectively to lead staff, students and the wider community to ensure that students receive quality education in accordance with Catholic faith and Christian principles.

The successful applicant must be able to:

• Demonstrate their active, regular involvement in Sunday worship and sacramental life.
• Embrace and model Jesus' mission for the Church, living and sharing the Catholic faith.
• Lead and support a culture of highly effective learning and teaching so that all students may grow in their academic achievement and social development.
• Model constructive leadership and commitment to personal development in faith, ongoing professional development, health and well-being.
• Contribute richly to educational discourse as thought leaders.
• Contribute to the strategic vision for the school to guide continuous and effective improvement.
• Collaborate and relate effectively with families, parish and community.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 23 October 2026.

St Teresa's Catholic Education and St Teresa's Catholic School, Moonah are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

• Affiliation: Catholic
• Teaching Level: Primary
• Gender: Coed

202 Students

17 TeachingStaff

14 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Teresa's Catholic School is a Catholic, co-educational school (K-6) that has provided a quality and Christ-centred education for students in the Moonah area and surrounds for 90 years. Today, a dedicated and professional staff carry on the spirit and traditions of our founders, the Sisters of Saint Joseph.