<p><strong>Principal | K-6 | 399 Students&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://smsjmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au/">St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra Beach&nbsp;</a><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 January 2027&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date</strong>: Monday, 23 November 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Full-Time<br><br><strong>About the School</strong><br><br> St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra Beach is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community, known for its strong sense of belonging, active sporting culture and engaged families. With a strong connection to the Parish of St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic Church, faith and Catholic identity are central to school life. The school supports a diverse community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students with a range of learning needs, ensuring every child is known, supported and encouraged to thrive.<br><br> The school is seeking a highly relational, visible and active Principal who will build on its strong foundations while shaping a clear vision for the future. Key priorities include continuing growth in learning and teaching, responding to diverse student needs, strengthening community relationships, and further developing the partnership between school, Parish Priest and parish.<br><br> To explore the school's achievements, priorities and community impact in more detail, interested candidates and stakeholders are encouraged to read the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_i1JdNa2ncLAqS6EnyVdYSQ1IYNytg6X/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>attractive remuneration 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/1dg_Q-9s2Yok9y9KiVdPodBiczvAC4dPJ/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 Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School, Maroubra Beach</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"> 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-%20Maroubra%20Beach%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/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/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.&nbsp;<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>