Visionary Catholic Primary School Leader

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Maitland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Primary School, East Maitland, is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Principal commencing January 2027. The role leads a thriving Catholic primary school serving Kindergarten to Year 6, with a strong sense of community, faith tradition and innovative practice.

Modern facilities, engaged families and supportive staff create an inspiring setting for impactful leadership. The Principal will model faith, build a shared improvement agenda, nurture relationships, support teacher growth, and

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic active in Eucharistic community with baptismal call.
• Ability to articulate and create a shared improvement agenda aligned with system priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse student data on Catholic identity, academic performance, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated understanding of governance, equity, WHS and performance management in staff oversight.
• Experience as Religious Education Coordinator or Leader of Learning Religion (Desirable).
• Experience across more than one school setting (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Governance

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Four-year trained teacher or Master of Education

Postgraduate in Religious Education

Postgraduate in Educational Leadership

NESA Accreditation

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Anaphylaxis training

Job description

St Joseph's Primary School, East Maitland, is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Principal commencing January 2027. The role leads a thriving Catholic primary school serving Kindergarten to Year 6, with a strong sense of community, faith tradition and innovative practice.

Modern facilities, engaged families and supportive staff create an inspiring setting for impactful leadership. The Principal will model faith, build a shared improvement agenda, nurture relationships, support teacher growth, and