Principal - Engadine

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Professional development and mentoring

Leadership opportunities

25% discount on school fees

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Engadine in Sydney seeks a committed Catholic educational leader to provide strong instructional leadership and drive whole-school improvement. You will build positive relationships with staff, students, families and the Parish, and mentor others to develop leadership capacity across the school.

The role requires postgraduate qualifications in leadership or a related field, and eligibility under the Accreditation Policy to work, teach and lead in NSW.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Leadership, Religion, Theology or related field.
• Requirements of Category E Accreditation or willingness to meet in first contract term.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership and set high-quality teaching standards.
• Lead staff in delivering outstanding educational outcomes across the school.
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, families and parish.
• Drive whole-school improvement and leadership capacity across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Catholic mission

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Educational leadership

Education

Masters in Leadership

Category E Accreditation

Tools

MS Office

Student Information System

Job description

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Engadine

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Monday, 21 September 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the School

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is a vibrant Salesian community where faith, learning and relationships are shaped by the values of St John Bosco and St Francis de Sales. Deeply grounded in its Catholic and Salesian identity, the school is committed to fostering student achievement and wellbeing through high quality teaching and learning, strong parish partnerships, and a welcoming community culture. As the school continues its journey of pedagogical excellence, the next Principal will provide strong instructional leadership, build positive relationships across the community, and lead staff in delivering consistent, outstanding educational outcomes for every student.

To explore the school’s achievements, priorities and community impact in more detail, interested candidates and stakeholders are encouraged to read the Annual School Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of our learning outcomes, faith life, strategic progress and school initiatives.

Why Join Us

Be part of NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• tailored professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport.

Explore our full offering on the Rewards and Benefits page.

About You

You are a committed Catholic educational leader who:

• leads with faith, integrity and a deep commitment to Catholic mission
• builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, families and the Parish
• drives evidence‑based teaching, high expectations and whole‑school improvement
• develops and mentors others to build leadership capacity across the school.

For more details, please see the Role Description.

You will have attained the following:

• postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field
• the requirements of Category E in the Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.

Principal appointments are temporary and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for up to a maximum of 10 years at a particular school.

SCS is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. You can access our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. All applicants must hold a valid WWCC and provide a current National Police Check before commencing employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.