Principal - Maroubra Beach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Professional development opportunities

Discount on school fees for parents

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra Beach in Sydney's NSW is seeking a highly relational Principal (K-6, 399 students) to lead with faith and drive whole-school improvement. Start date 28 January 2027; closing date 23 November 2026.

The role offers full-time employment with a strong emphasis on community engagement and educational excellence. The successful candidate will advance learning, strengthen ties with the Parish, and develop leadership capacity across staff while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead learning and teaching across the K-6 school to drive student outcomes.
• Build and mentor leadership capacity across the school community.
• Strengthen partnerships with families, staff, the Parish and community.
• Foster a faith-based school culture aligned with Catholic mission.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Relationship building

Evidence-based teaching

Strategic planning

Education

Postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field

Job description

Principal | K-6 | 399 Students
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra Beach
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 23 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the School

St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra Beach is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community, known for its strong sense of belonging, active sporting culture and engaged families. With a strong connection to the Parish of St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic Church, faith and Catholic identity are central to school life. The school supports a diverse community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students with a range of learning needs, ensuring every child is known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

The school is seeking a highly relational, visible and active Principal who will build on its strong foundations while shaping a clear vision for the future. Key priorities include continuing growth in learning and teaching, responding to diverse student needs, strengthening community relationships, and further developing the partnership between school, Parish Priest and parish.

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

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.