<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Principal | K-6 | 101 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stastrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong>St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South</strong></a><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 2 March 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br><br><strong>About Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs.<br><br> Principal appointments are temporary and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for up to a maximum of 10 years at a particular school.<br><br> We welcome applications from internal and external candidates.<br><br><strong>We offer:</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries">attractive remuneration</a> and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>extensive tailored professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>a generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>health and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">wellbeing initiatives</a> and resources, including Fitness Passport, voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About The School</strong><br><br> St Anne's is a warm and welcoming Catholic school where our faith guides a love of learning and a commitment to excellence. We cherish the richness of our diverse community and work in close partnership with families and the Parish to nurture each child's growth. Grounded in Gospel values, our caring environment ensures every student is known, valued and encouraged to flourish through positive behaviours for learning and meaningful Catholic traditions. With a thoughtfully designed curriculum, dedicated and compassionate teachers, and enriching programs such as the Amadeus Music Program, St Anne's provides inspiring learning experiences that help students grow in both faith and potential.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As an educational leader, you will champion and support the ongoing personal and professional development of yourself and your team. Strategically, your vision will be to build and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability in all areas within your school.</p> <ul> <li>Are you committed to leading the life, mission and work of the Catholic school and faith community?</li> <li>Are you a passionate leader that champions evidence-based pedagogy, ready to drive whole-school improvement through strategic vision, instructional leadership, and a relentless focus on student outcomes?</li> <li>Are you a relational leader who thrives on building strong, respectful partnerships with staff, students, families, and the parish priest?</li> </ul> <p>In this rewarding role, you will be involved in making a difference in the lives of young people by:</p> <ul> <li>making explicit the Catholic mission of the school and leading through witness and example</li> <li>leading strategic change through consultation and collaboration with stakeholders and Networks</li> <li>developing innovative programs to address individual students' needs</li> <li>promoting a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration, incorporating the use of data</li> <li>examining the context of the broader community and global educational trends for the benefit of the school.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained the following:</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field</li> <li>the requirements of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">(Category E)</a> in the Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>cover letter addressing the <strong>above essential criteria</strong> and<strong> capabilities</strong> within the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k0vaHuKEWqjhJtzWwgHLXgjJgmQEIaoA/view">Role Description</a></li> <li>three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and your <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rUNOP0jEHU_RCmi8wtDbkbSd6kC3Lo0M/view">Parish Priest Reference</a> (not school parish).</li> </ul> <p>For more information contact Rafy Farah, Leadership Recruitment Specialist at <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:rafy.farah@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20-%20St%20Anne%27s%20Catholic%20Primary%20School%20Strathfield%20South%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>rafy.farah@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Principal%20-%20St%20Anne%27s%20Catholic%20Primary%20School%20Strathfield%20South%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:rafy.farah@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20-%20St%20Anne%27s%20Catholic%20Primary%20School%20Strathfield%20South%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">rafy.farah@scs.catholic.edu.au</a> or the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><strong>National Police Check</strong><br> Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to provide a current National Police Check, at their own expense. The Check must have been obtained on or after the date of the written offer of employment and provided to the Talent Acquisition team.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br><br><br> &nbsp;</p>