<p><strong>Leadership in a vibrant regional city&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) invites applications from faith-led and future-focused educators to lead St Joseph’s Primary School, Benalla, a dynamic Catholic primary school situated in the beautiful Hume region of North East Victoria.&nbsp;</p> <p>With 390 students, St Joseph’s is a large, well-respected primary school with a strong reputation for pastoral care, student engagement, and academic achievement. The school nurtures every learner through a commitment to Catholic identity, inclusive practices, and academic growth.&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will join a dedicated team of staff and a supportive parish and parent community, working together with CESL to ensure every child is known, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why lead at St Joseph’s, Benalla?&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead a vibrant Catholic school community with a strong sense of mission and shared purpose.&nbsp;</li> <li>Inspire learning in a contemporary, well-resourced educational setting.&nbsp;</li> <li>Join a progressive regional city known for its heritage, gardens, arts culture, and family-friendly lifestyle.&nbsp;</li> <li>Be part of a diocesan network of leaders supported by the Magnify Sandhurst initiative.&nbsp;</li> <li>This role will suit an experienced Principal or an aspiring Catholic school leader ready to step into principalship.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>You are a relational and visionary educator, grounded in faith and committed to Catholic education. You bring:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience in a Catholic school setting&nbsp;</li> <li>Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or Lead in a Catholic School&nbsp;</li> <li>Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (or eligibility to register)&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong communication, team-building and strategic leadership capabilities&nbsp;</li> <li>A Master’s degree in education or related field (or commitment to commence)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Magnify Sandhurst&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>In 2025, in an Australian first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across 51 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. Magnify Sandhurst is a comprehensive program designed to bring measurable improvements in every school. With explicit teaching practices based on the Science of Learning, the Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based pedagogy, a strong behaviour curriculum and the ongoing professional development of our staff to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education!&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Learn more about </strong><a href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst"><strong>Magnify Sandhurst</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>CESL governs sixty learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a specialty. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>CESL embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close on Friday, 6th June 2025, and interviews will be held on Thursday, 19th June 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Responsibilities within the Position Description. &nbsp;</p> <p>If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website <a href="https://careers.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/jobs/search">here.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For application assistance, please review our application guide <a href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/1213-ces-ltd-applicant-guide-120624">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493021/primary-principal">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>