Principal - St Anthony's Primary, Girraween

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony's Primary School, Girraween in the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese invites applications for a permanent full-time Principal Leader to oversee spiritual, educational and operational leadership across a K-6 Catholic school community.

You will lead improvement, strengthen staff capability and foster a culture of trust, belonging and high expectations, guiding students to flourish within a faith-filled environment that partners families, parish and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Meet the requirements of Category E Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check.
• Hold NESA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, educational and operational leadership to a K-6 Catholic school.
• Lead a clear, evidence-informed improvement agenda and elevated student outcomes.
• Strengthen staff capability and build effective leadership teams.
• Create conditions of trust, belonging and high expectations for students and families.

Skills

Catholic identity

Student learning focus

Leadership teams

Evidence-informed decision-making

Culture of trust

Strategic stewardship

Education

Category E Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead

Working with Children Check

NESA accreditation

Job description

Principal - St Anthony's Primary, Girraween

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese – Girraween NSW

Lead a welcoming Catholic primary school where every student is supported to connect, belong and achieve their full potential.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an experienced, faith-filled educational leader to join St Anthony's Primary School, Girraween as Principal Leader. This is a permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

As Principal Leader, you will provide spiritual, educational and operational leadership to a close-knit K-6 Catholic school community. You will lead a clear and evidence-informed improvement agenda, strengthen staff capability and create the conditions in which every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a relational and strategic leader to build upon St Anthony's strong foundations and guide the next chapter of a well-established Catholic learning community.

About You

Lead a welcoming Catholic primary school where every student is supported to connect, belong and achieve their full potential.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an experienced, faith-filled educational leader to join St Anthony's Primary School, Girraween as Principal Leader. This is a permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

As Principal Leader, you will provide spiritual, educational and operational leadership to a close-knit K-6 Catholic school community. You will lead a clear and evidence-informed improvement agenda, strengthen staff capability and create the conditions in which every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a relational and strategic leader to build upon St Anthony's strong foundations and guide the next chapter of a well-established Catholic learning community.

About You

You are a passionate Catholic educator with a deep commitment to the learning, growth and wellbeing of every child.

You lead with clarity, compassion and purpose, building strong relationships and inspiring a shared commitment to improvement. You create a culture of trust, belonging and high expectations in which students and staff feel safe, supported and empowered to succeed.

Your leadership reflects sound judgement, strategic thinking and a strong belief in the transformative power of Catholic education. You work collaboratively with staff, families, the parish and the wider community to ensure faith, learning and wellbeing are meaningfully connected throughout school life.

Selection Criteria

Please address the following criteria, providing examples that demonstrate the impact of your leadership:

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of Catholic identity, actively nurturing a Christ-centred culture that shapes relationships, decision‑making and every aspect of College life.

• Leads an unrelenting focus on student learning, growth and wellbeing through a coherent, evidence‑informed improvement agenda, high expectations and the effective implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.

• Builds high‑performing leadership teams and professional learning communities, strengthening collective efficacy, accountability and professional growth through collaboration, reflection and evidence‑informed practice.

• Champions evidence‑informed decision‑making, using data purposefully to evaluate impact, guide strategic priorities and build staff capability to improve student outcomes.

• Creates a culture of trust, belonging and high expectations, where diversity is celebrated, student voice is valued and families are engaged as genuine partners in learning.

• Provides strategic stewardship of people, resources and partnerships, allocating staff, time, finances and facilities equitably while building purposeful community connections and leading sustainable, future‑focused improvement.

Qualifications & Accreditation

Applicants must:

• Meet the requirements of Category E Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead, or be willing to achieve these requirements within the first contract term

• Hold a valid Working with Children Check

• Hold NESA accreditation

During the recruitment process, applicants will be required to provide:

• Certified copy of Category D or E Accreditation

• Copy of Baptism Certificate

• Working with Children Check clearance

• A Parish Priest Recommendation

• Evidence of NESA accreditation

Your Application

Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum three pages)

• A current curriculum vitae (CV)

About St Anthony's Primary School and CSPD

Established in 1950, St Anthony's Primary School has a proud history of serving families across the Girraween and Toongabbie communities.

St Anthony's is a welcoming, safe and innovative K-6 Catholic learning community where students are encouraged to connect, belong and achieve their full potential. The school places student happiness, safety and wellbeing at the heart of its work, recognising that children learn best when they feel secure, motivated and connected.

Dedicated educators work in partnership with families and the parish to provide contemporary learning experiences that nurture faith, support individual growth and inspire every student to succeed.

To learn more, visit the St Anthony's Primary School website.

St Anthony's Primary School is part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, one of Australia's largest Catholic education systems.

CSPD Principal Leaders are supported by a collaborative community of educational leaders, ensuring that no school leads in isolation. CSPD offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and meaningful contribution to Catholic education across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

To learn more, visit the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese website or follow CSPD on LinkedIn.

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check, and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For further information, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.