Principal

John Paul Ii Catholic School; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

John Paul II Catholic School in Rokeby seeks an experienced educational leader to undertake the role of Principal. You will work with staff, students and families to ensure Catholic education underpins all learning, while fostering a safe and supportive school community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate active participation in Catholic worship, uphold the school’s mission and contribute to ongoing school improvement, faculty development and community relations.

Qualifications

• Active, regular involvement in Sunday worship and sacramental life.
• Ability to embrace and model Catholic faith and mission.
• Experience leading staff, students and community to improve learning outcomes.
• Capacity to collaborate with families, parish and local community and to contribute to school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school as Principal with a focus on quality education aligned with Catholic faith.
• Engage staff, students and wider community in strategic planning and professional development.
• Maintain child safety, governance and community relations, while modelling Christ-centred leadership.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 October 2026

Lead the John Paul II Catholic School community with purpose as a Principal

John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby

Commencing: 1 January 2027

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.

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

177 Students
18 TeachingStaff
20 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

A K–6 Catholic school with a current enrolment of around 177 students.