<p><strong>Principal | K-6 | 181 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stfdswoolooware.syd.catholic.edu.au/">St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Woolooware</a><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date</strong>: Thursday, 27 August 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br><br><strong>About the School</strong><br><br> St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School, Woolooware is a vibrant and faith filled learning community committed to inspiring hearts and minds to wonder, think, create and learn. Guided by the motto "Friendship and Service," the school is dedicated to excellence in Catholic education through personalised learning, a comprehensive gifted education program, specialist teaching across CAPA, Sport, STEM and Chinese, and innovative learning experiences that prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Grounded in the Mercy tradition, strong partnerships with families, and a close relationship with the Parish Priest, St Francis de Sales fosters a culture of faith, belonging and high achievement, empowering every student to grow in confidence, purpose and lifelong learning.<br><br> To explore the school's achievements, priorities and community impact in more detail, interested candidates are encouraged to read the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VFWzqmjH-yL_zvAAXAmmc6ZcZsl4q2U1/view">Annual School Report</a>, which provides a comprehensive overview of our learning outcomes, faith life, strategic progress and school initiatives.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</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>a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role, including specific examples of impact and achievements in leadership and teaching roles, and reasons for seeking the opportunity to move to St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School, Woolooware</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/1TSyaVv3ZdQJdtPGcXu7xfSTLp1lluYNq/view?usp=sharing"> 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-%20Woolooware%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</a> to Child Safety. All applicants must hold a valid WWCC and provide a current National Police Check before commencing employment.&nbsp;<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>