Principal - Cessnock

St Patrick's Primary School - Cessnock

CESSNOCK, NSW 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 May 2026


St Patricks Primary School Cessnock is seeking a Permanent Fulltime Primary Principal to join the team from January 2027.

<p>An exceptional leadership opportunity exists at St Patrick’s Primary School, Cessnock for a permanent full-time Primary Principal commencing January 2027.<br> Leading a school of 362 students, you will build on a proud Josephite heritage while driving strategic growth, strengthening community engagement, and delivering high-impact educational outcomes.<br> This role requires a contemporary leader who can balance vision with execution, cultivating a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusion across the school community.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EerBDiEajrxHiQiT6xugn1YB1jzDRsXiu3UX312KBzYfUg?e=N6zsDd"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></a><br><br> The Principal will lead across the school community to:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Model faith in action&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Develop and shape a shared vision focussed on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and all other stakeholders&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Set high standards for students and staff performance.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>