<p>Brigidine College St Ives invites applications for the role of Principal for commencement in January 2026. Are you a visionary leader with a passion for education, innovation and the empowerment of young women?&nbsp;</p> <p>Brigidine College St Ives invites you to:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>inspire and guide our students&nbsp;</li> <li>foster a community that values learning and teaching</li> <li>seek wisdom</li> <li>act with integrity</li> <li>and honour the Catholic Brigidine tradition.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br> &nbsp;<strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Our College has an optimum size of 900 girls from Year 7 to Year 12. This size allows the College staff to know each student personally while offering a broad range of curriculum and cocurricular choices. Every girl can find her passion and raise her academic success.</p> <p>As a non-selective Catholic School, Brigidine College St Ives proudly caters to students of all abilities and talents. Our motto, <i>Fortiter et Suaviter—Strength and Gentleness</i>, reflects our commitment to a holistic education that combines spiritual, academic, physical and cultural dimensions. We challenge our young women to be global citizens who embody strength and gentleness in all aspects of their lives.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a Principal who will:</p> <ul> <li>Express and promote the Mission of Catholic Education in the charism tradition of the Brigidine Sisters and Kildare Ministries.</li> <li>Demonstrate exceptional leadership in the field of education with a drive to achieve academic excellence in the College.</li> <li>Have a passion for the human flourishing of young women and commitment to girls' education.</li> <li>Lead the continuous development of a strong culture of professional and academic growth for all staff.</li> <li>Encourage and support the curricular and cocurricular life of the College.</li> <li>Possess good knowledge of independent school governance, finance, marketing and administration.</li> <li>Build effective and collaborative relationships with parents, students, staff, Alumni, the College Board, Kildare Ministries, Catholic agencies and other relevant partners.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate the strategic capacity to lead an extraordinary school into the future.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications</strong></p> <p>Applications, including current Resume, covering letter and written statement are to be submitted and addressed to the Board Chair.&nbsp;<br><br> Please send your application to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><strong>Further information</strong></p> <p>For a confidential conversation about the role and/or to request an information pack, please contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principalrecruitment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au</a></p> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Brigidine-Candidate-Infomation-Pack.pdf" rel="nofollow">Principal Candidate Information booklet</a> provides a detailed position description, and insight into the application and selection process.</p> <p>Ideally, the successful candidate will commence on 19 January 2026.</p> <p><br><strong>Conditions of Employment</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.&nbsp;</p> <p>A National Police Check is part of the recruitment process.</p> <p><br><strong>Application Closing Date</strong></p> <p>Application closing date: Sunday 1 June 2025 at 11.59pm.</p>