Principal

Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Armidale; Moree; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St Philomena's School Moree, a Catholic co-educational centreal school, seeks an inspiring Principal to lead the Catholic school community from 2027. The role requires tertiary qualifications and NESA accreditation, with a focus on Catholic identity, curriculum and effective management.

Commencement is no later than the start of the 2027 school year. Applicants should demonstrate leadership, strategic vision, and a commitment to the Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

• Commitment to and practice of the Catholic faith.
• Five years of leadership experience as a principal, assistant principal, or equivalent in school leadership.
• Ability to inspire a team, collaboratively develop strategy and culture, and manage change.
• Experience articulating a vision of learning that integrates Catholic values into daily school life.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Catholic identity and ethos of the school.
• Oversee curriculum, administration and school governance.
• Develop and implement strategic directions aligned with ACS policies.

Skills

Catholic faith commitment

Visionary leadership

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Education

Undergraduate education degree

Postgraduate degree in educational leadership/curriculum/theology

NESA accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 November 2026

St Philomena's School Moree is seeking an inspiring and innovative Principal to lead the Catholic school community, commencing no later than the start of the 2027 school year. Applicants must hold relevant tertiary/postgraduate qualifications and NESA accreditation.

Position Purpose

The Principal is the religious, educational and organisational leader of a Catholic School within the Diocese of Armidale. The Principal provides leadership and exercises prudential stewardship of the Catholic School. The Principal is ultimately responsible for the Catholic identity and ethos, curriculum and effective management of the school.

The leadership and direction provided by the Principal will be consistent with;

• The message of Jesus and the Gospels
• Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives
• Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values
• Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement
• Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Directions.
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and practices including ACS Non-Negotiables of a Catholic Professional Learning Community, ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework and ACS Leading Well.

Commencement

It is anticipated that the new Principal will commence no later than the start of the 2027 school year.

Selection criteria

We invite expressions of interest from candidates who align with the following:

• Commitment to and practice of the Catholic faith.
• A minimum of five years successful experience as a primary or secondary Principal or Assistant Principal or an equivalent role in school system leadership or the tertiary sector.
• A contemporary leader with the demonstrated capacity to inspire a team; collaboratively develop strategy and culture, and manage change.
• An innovative educational leader that can clearly articulate a vision of learning and teaching that integrates Catholic values and care into the daily life of the school.
• A leader with outstanding interpersonal skills to build a vibrant parish school community.
• An educational leader who will embrace the Armidale Catholic Schools vision and strategies for developing a Professional Learning Community in a Catholic context aligned with the Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Plan.
• Hold professional qualifications:
  • An undergraduate education degree and relevant postgraduate degree qualifications in educational leadership, curriculum, theology or religious education or similar; and
• Be NESA accredited or be eligible to be accredited by NESA to teach in NSW

Further information

• Applicants who are successful in gaining an interview will receive an interview travel allowance.
• The successful applicant will possess a current Working With Children Check Clearance.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

444 Students
33 TeachingStaff
25 Non-Teaching Staff

St Philomena's School is a co-educational centeral school catering for 417 students K - 10. Our mission is to provide students with a Catholic Education in a caring, disciplined environment where striving for excellence and respect for others are promoted.