<p><strong>PRINCIPAL | K-6 | 357 Students&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Mortlake</a><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Term 1, Tuesday, 27 January 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 7 September 2025<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time<br><br><strong>About Sydney Catholic Schools&nbsp;</strong><br><br> In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative, and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br> Principal appointments are temporary and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for up to a maximum of 10 years at a particular school.<br><br> We welcome applications from internal and external candidates.<br><br><strong>About the School</strong><br><br> St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Mortlake, proudly continues the legacy of Catholic education in Mortlake, a tradition that began in 1895 with the support of the Parish and the Sisters of Charity. Today, we are a vibrant and forward-thinking learning community, committed to preparing students for a fulfilling and successful future.<br><br> We see education as a shared journey and deeply value the active role parents play as their child's first teachers. Our school community is built on Christian values, embracing everyone with love, respect, inclusion, and a heart for service. We are blessed with the support of Fr Thomas Stevens and St Patrick's Catholic Church, whose dedication continues to inspire and strengthen our mission.<br><br> St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Mortlake is more than a place of learning, it is a place of curiosity, celebration, and faith, where students thrive in a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment.<br><br><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries">attractive remuneration</a> and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>extensive professional development and leadership opportunities</li> <li>tailored mentorship program for new principals</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>a generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are you an innovative educator ready to take the next step in your professional journey?</li> <li>Are you committed to leading a dynamic Catholic school of the future?</li> <li>Is the value of community important to you?</li> <li>Are you energised by creating experiences that challenge schools, students, teachers and parents to achieve and grow in ways they never thought possible?</li> <li>Can you build a great team and strong relationships that are faith-filled and optimistic?</li> <li>Do you actively contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community?</li> </ul> <p>In this exciting and rewarding role, you will be involved in making a difference in the lives of young people by:</p> <ul> <li>making explicit, through witness and example, the mission of Catholic schools</li> <li>leading strategic change through consultation and collaboration with stakeholders</li> <li>developing innovative programs to address individual students' needs</li> <li>improving student outcomes by enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning</li> <li>creating a school-wide professional learning culture</li> <li>monitoring the performance and organisational health of the school to identify ways to improve the educational experience</li> <li>promoting a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration, incorporating the use of data</li> <li>leading, as part of a Network, a compelling pre to post educational experience</li> <li>examining the context of the broader community and global educational trends for the benefit of the school.</li> </ul> <p>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 in Sydney Catholic Schools or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.</li> </ul> <p>As an educational leader, you will champion and support the ongoing personal and professional development of yourself and your team. Strategically, your vision will be to build and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability in all areas within your school.<br><br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Submit your application via the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to complete your application. To support your application, you will be required to attach:</p> <ul> <li>your current resume</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referee contacts, including your current hiring manager/principal (where applicable), your last principal and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EKeJb5R0mUH7ryu_gx_eZ2Bdts0j4p6p/view">Parish Priest Reference.</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>General Enquiries:</strong> For more information about this role or any general enquiries, please contact Rafy Farah, Leadership Recruitment Specialist via email at <a href="<a href='mailto:rafy.farah@syd.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20-%20Mortlake%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>rafy.farah@syd.catholic.edu.au</a>."></a><a href="mailto:rafy.farah@syd.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20-%20Mortlake%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">rafy.farah@syd.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries, please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here t</a>o access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>