<p><strong>Principal | K-6 | 295 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://stmstrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1782287611768470&amp;usg=AOvVaw3BWmRN2X7_3Tv-gRy4JQcB">St Martha's Catholic Primary School Strathfield</a><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Wednesday, 8 July 2026<br><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Full-Time<br><br><strong>About the School</strong><br><br> St Martha's Catholic Primary School Strathfield is grounded in strong connections between school, parish, and families. With a focus on holistic education, the school provides engaging and differentiated learning experiences, including extension opportunities for gifted and talented students, enabling all learners to flourish.<br><br> Students achieve strong academic outcomes while deepening their faith and commitment to service, with the school focused on strengthening enrollment growth within a competitive local landscape.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> 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:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1782287683255249&amp;usg=AOvVaw1UaAnzPMVPRHDMjayRV2pv">attractive remuneration</a> and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>tailored professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport.</li> </ul> <p>Explore our full offering on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1782287710979781&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SXI02xiLoxqsCT8Pc8kaP">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> You are a committed Catholic educational leader who:</p> <ul> <li>leads with faith, integrity and a deep commitment to Catholic mission</li> <li>builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, families and the Parish</li> <li>drives evidence-based teaching, high expectations and whole-school improvement</li> <li>develops and mentors others to build leadership capacity across the school.</li> </ul> <p>For more details, please see the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1al-H-DkfmgBvMluq2RArfiUTLJU9ZN3u/view">Role Description</a>.&nbsp;<br><br> 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><i>Principal appointments are temporary and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for up to a maximum of 10 years at a particular school.</i><br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria questions below, using specific examples of your impact within your roles</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:rafy.farah@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20-Strathfield%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> SCS is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. You can access our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view">Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</a>. All applicants must hold a valid WWCC and provide a current National Police Check before commencing employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>