<p><strong>Principal | K-6 | 435 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stbbankstown.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong>St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Bankstown Central</strong></a><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate Start<br><strong>End Date: </strong>Wednesday, 27 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 8 July 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (0.4 FTE)<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> This is a unique collaborative leadership opportunity. The appointed Principal (0.4 FTE) will work in partnership with the substantive Principal (0.6 FTE), through to the end of the 2026 school year.<br><br> Working alongside the substantive Principal, you will contribute to a cohesive leadership approach that supports continuity for the school community.<br><br><strong>About the School</strong><br><br> St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Central Bankstown, offers a dynamic curriculum in a contemporary, well resourced learning environment. Our committed staff foster strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and ongoing professional growth, in partnership with the Parish of St Brendan.<br><br> We are a diverse and multicultural community, enriched by a strong Vietnamese heritage and grounded in Faith, Respect, Love, Justice and Hospitality. Guided by our motto "All for God," our mission reflects the Josephite charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.<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://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries">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://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">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) 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/1000bBkDOiTSmfhZ-gQorrmhAXzBFmGHs/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-%20Bankstown%20Central%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></p>