Principal - Waratah

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah, NSW, is seeking an inspiring Principal for a 12-month parental leave contract commencing January 2027. The role leads a vibrant Catholic learning community, guiding staff and students toward excellence in learning, faith, wellbeing and engagement.

The successful applicant will model faith in action, set a shared vision, nurture relationships and monitor teacher growth while ensuring quality educational outcomes across the school.

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic active in the life of a Eucharistic community
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and implement an improvement agenda aligned with system priorities
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with students, staff and families
• Ability to analyse student data on Catholic identity, academics, behaviour and wellbeing
• Ability to optimise human, financial and physical resources for high quality outcomes
• Understanding of relevant legislative frameworks including equity, WHS and performance management

Responsibilities

• Model faith in action and lead with a shared vision for quality education
• Nurture relationships among students, staff, families and stakeholders
• Support and monitor growth of effective teachers
• Set high standards for student and staff performance
• Lead across school community to improve learning outcomes
• Collaborate with families and the wider community

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decision making

Governance & policy

Catholic leadership

Education

Four-year trained teacher or Master of Education

Postgraduate in Religious Education

Postgraduate in Educational Leadership

NESA Accreditation

WWCC (Working with Children Check)

Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Waratah NSW

6d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah is seeking an inspiring and faith-filled educational leader to join the team as Principal in a temporary full-time capacity for a 12-month parental leave contract commencing January 2027.

At Corpus Christi, we are a vibrant Catholic learning community grounded in the values of service, truth and love. We are committed to nurturing the whole child and empowering every student to flourish academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

Through contemporary, evidence-based teaching practices and a rich, diverse curriculum, our students are encouraged to become confident, creative and lifelong learners. Working in partnership with families, staff and the wider community, we provide high-quality learning experiences that recognise and respond to the individual strengths and needs of every student.

Our modern learning environments and contemporary technology support collaboration, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving and effective communication, equipping students with the skills and dispositions needed for success in a rapidly changing world.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate leader to guide a welcoming school community that is dedicated to educational excellence, student wellbeing and the mission of Catholic education.

The Principal will lead across the school community to:

• Model faith in action
• Develop and shape a shared vision focussed on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and all other stakeholders
• Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers
• Set high standards for students and staff performance.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Practising Catholic active in the life of a Eucharistic community, with an understanding of their baptismal call to share and witness the good news of Jesus Christ
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and create a shared improvement agenda that aligns with system priorities and embeds an evidence-based practice with high expectations for student learning and teacher practice.
• Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to build solid trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and all stakeholders
• An ability to effectively analyse and respond to student data on Catholic identity, academic performance, behaviour, and wellbeing to enhance learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively optimise the school’s human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational and educational outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislative and legal frameworks including equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the management of staff and the capacity to implement relevant plans and policies to ensure strong governance
• Experience in the role of Religious Education Coordinator (primary schools), or in the roles of Ministry Coordinator and/or Leader of Learning Religion (secondary schools) (Desirable)
• Experience working across more than one school setting (Desirable)
• Active participation and leadership in education forums (i.e. Principal/Assistant Principal Professional Associations/Networks) (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher or Master of Education qualification (or approved as Threeyear trained due to significant prior experience as a Teacher within the system).
• Postgraduate qualifications (Category E) in Religious Education, Theological Studies, or a willingness to enrol and complete within four years of appointment
• Postgraduate qualifications (Category E) in Educational Leadership combined with a minimum of ten years teaching experience or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and achievement
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Principals Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close:Wednesday 30th September 2026at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.