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Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah is seeking an inspiring and faith-filled educational leader to join the team as Principal in a temporary full-time capacity for a 12-month parental leave contract commencing January 2027.
At Corpus Christi, we are a vibrant Catholic learning community grounded in the values of service, truth and love. We are committed to nurturing the whole child and empowering every student to flourish academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.
Through contemporary, evidence-based teaching practices and a rich, diverse curriculum, our students are encouraged to become confident, creative and lifelong learners. Working in partnership with families, staff and the wider community, we provide high-quality learning experiences that recognise and respond to the individual strengths and needs of every student.
Our modern learning environments and contemporary technology support collaboration, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving and effective communication, equipping students with the skills and dispositions needed for success in a rapidly changing world.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate leader to guide a welcoming school community that is dedicated to educational excellence, student wellbeing and the mission of Catholic education.
The Principal will lead across the school community to:
Model faith in action
Develop and shape a shared vision focussed on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students
Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and all other stakeholders
Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers
Set high standards for students and staff performance.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Practising Catholic active in the life of a Eucharistic community, with an understanding of their baptismal call to share and witness the good news of Jesus Christ
Demonstrated ability to articulate and create a shared improvement agenda that aligns with system priorities and embeds an evidence-based practice with high expectations for student learning and teacher practice.
Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to build solid trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and all stakeholders
An ability to effectively analyse and respond to student data on Catholic identity, academic performance, behaviour, and wellbeing to enhance learning outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to effectively optimise the school’s human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational and educational outcomes
Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislative and legal frameworks including equity and diversity, work health and safety and performance management principles in the management of staff and the capacity to implement relevant plans and policies to ensure strong governance
Experience in the role of Religious Education Coordinator (primary schools), or in the roles of Ministry Coordinator and/or Leader of Learning Religion (secondary schools) (Desirable)
Experience working across more than one school setting (Desirable)
Active participation and leadership in education forums (i.e. Principal/Assistant Principal Professional Associations/Networks) (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher or Master of Education qualification (or approved as Threeyear trained due to significant prior experience as a Teacher within the system).
Postgraduate qualifications (Category E) in Religious Education, Theological Studies, or a willingness to enrol and complete within four years of appointment
Postgraduate qualifications (Category E) in Educational Leadership combined with a minimum of ten years teaching experience or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and achievement
Active NESA Accreditation
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Principals Enterprise Agreement 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Kate Drake, Assistant Director on Tel: 0459 897 086 or via email: kate.drake@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
You will receive an email from Xref requesting you nominate at least two (2) professional referees, including your current Principal, and provide their contact details.
You will receive a separate email from Xref requesting you nominate your Parish Priest and provide their contact details.Please ensure you carefully read each Xref request and nominate the appropriate referees before submitting your details.Once submitted, each referee will receive an email and SMS from Xref inviting them to complete the reference. Completed references will be automatically returned to the hiring manager for review as part of the recruitment process
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close:Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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