<p>Lead with purpose.<br> Lead with heart.<br> Lead St Michael’s into its next chapter.<br><br> St Michael’s Primary School, Nelson Bay is seeking an exceptional Permanent Full-Time Primary Principal to join our school community from January 2027.<br><br> Nestled in the beautiful Port Stephens region, just 45 minutes from Newcastle CBD, St Michael’s is a vibrant K–6 school of approximately 275 students where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.<br><br> At St Michael’s, we celebrate the creativity, individuality and talents of every student and teacher.<br> Our school is built on a strong culture of inclusion, innovation and belonging, where quality learning experiences inspire students to be curious, confident and courageous learners.<br><br> With a clear commitment to academic excellence and the development of the whole child, St Michael’s provides an environment where students are both nurtured and challenged to reach their full potential.<br><br> This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and relational leader to build on the school’s strengths, empower staff, engage families and lead a thriving school community into its next chapter.<br><br> If you are ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, staff and families, we would love to hear from you.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EerBDiEajrxHiQiT6xugn1YB1jzDRsXiu3UX312KBzYfUg?e=N6zsDd"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></a><br><br> The Principal will lead across the school community to:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Model faith in action&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Develop and shape a shared vision focussed on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and all other stakeholders&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Set high standards for students and staff performance.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>