Principal - Erskineville

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville in Sydney's NSW seeks a Principal for its K-6 campus of 166 students. The successful candidate will lead with faith, integrity and a commitment to Catholic mission, and will build strong relationships with staff, families and the Parish to drive high-quality teaching and wellbeing across the school.

The role emphasizes strengthening Catholic identity and ensuring consistent, evidence-based practice, with opportunities for leadership development and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field.
• Ability to lead Catholic school communities with faith, integrity and vision.
• Experience in building high-quality teaching and wellbeing across a K-6 setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead with faith and drive whole-school improvement with high expectations.
• Build strong relationships with staff, families and the Parish to support student growth.
• Mentor leaders and develop capacity across the school and community.

Skills

Leadership

Catholic mission

Stakeholder relations

Staff mentorship

Education

Masters in Leadership

Religious studies / Theology

Job description

Principal | K-6 | 166 Students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the School

Established in 1887 and located on its current site since 1912, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville is a welcoming and connected Catholic community, proudly grounded in the Mercy charism. The school enjoys a valued partnership with Fr Tan and the Parish, with a shared commitment to deepening Catholic life and identity and strengthening family engagement. Supported by a committed leadership team and positive community partnerships, the school is well positioned for continued growth.

The incoming Principal will have the opportunity to further strengthen the school's Catholic identity, build consistency in high-quality teaching and learning, and embed a comprehensive approach to wellbeing that supports the diverse needs of 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. 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.