Principal

John Paul Ii Catholic School - Clarendon Vale; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby invites applications from experienced educational leaders to undertake the role of Principal. The successful candidate will work with staff, students and the wider Catholic community to deliver high-quality education in line with Catholic faith.

You will demonstrate active involvement in Catholic worship, model mission, advance teaching standards, support professional development, and contribute to school improvement.

Qualifications

• Active involvement in Sunday worship and sacramental life.
• Model leadership and ongoing professional development in faith.
• Collaborate with families, parish and community to support students.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, students and the wider community to ensure quality education.
• Drive a culture of effective learning and teaching to boost achievement.
• Contribute to strategic vision and continuous school improvement.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic vision

Community engagement

Curriculum leadership

Education

Master's degree in Education

Catholic education qualification

Job description

John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby 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.

If you see yourself as the Principal at John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby, simply send us your Resume, supporting documentation addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) outlining why you are passionate about being the Principal.

Applications should be addressed to John Wilson (Director School Services, Catholic Education Tasmania) and can submitted via our careers page at http://www.catholic.tas.edu.au/careers and ‘Apply Today’.

Please Note Applications will close promptly on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:00am and applications will not be accepted after the closing time.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21 October 2026

Catholic Education and John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby 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.