<p><strong>Commencement:</strong>&nbsp;January 2027&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Where authentic learning grows.</strong></p> <p>St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School is seeking an <strong>outstanding educator and visionary leader</strong> to serve as our next Teaching Principal starting in Term 1, 2027. Located in the heart of the vibrant Riverina region in New South Wales, our school provides a high-quality, Christ-centered education for 41 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>As a Teaching Principal in our close-knit country community, you will provide spiritual, educational, and operational leadership while remaining deeply connected to the classroom. Community is everything to St Paul’s; we partner closely with families to nurture each child’s unique, God-given gifts through high-quality teaching and strong pastoral care. This is an exciting time to lead our school as we implement our strategic intentions and a new School Masterplan designed to ensure our continued growth and flourishing.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Spiritual Leadership:</strong> Model a strong Christian faith and uphold the Lutheran identity and ethos of the school in partnership with the St Paul’s Lutheran Church congregation.</li> <li><strong>Educational Excellence:</strong> Provide strong instructional leadership, fostering contemporary, evidence-based pedagogy and overseeing a curriculum that meets all NSW Syllabus requirements.</li> <li><strong>Relational Management:</strong> Build trusting, positive relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider Henty community.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Stewardship:</strong> Lead the school’s strategic direction, financial sustainability, and compliance obligations in collaboration with the School Board and LEVNT.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Teaching Component</strong> This position includes a 0.6 FTE teaching component (3 days per week), allowing you to model best-practice pedagogy and maintain a direct, daily connection with our students.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong> The successful candidate will be a compassionate, visible, and professional leader who possesses:</p> <ul> <li><strong>A practising Christian faith</strong> as an active member of a Christian congregation, being either a communicant member of the Lutheran Church of Australia/New Zealand (LCANZ), open to joining the LCA/NZ, or willing to undergo a 'colloquy' process.</li> <li><strong>Accreditation to lead a Lutheran school</strong> (or a commitment to engage in this process upon appointment).</li> <li><strong>Proven senior leadership and teaching experience</strong>, with a clear vision for driving educational improvement and student wellbeing.</li> <li><strong>Eligibility for registration</strong> with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why St Paul’s Henty?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>A Supportive Network:</strong> You will receive extensive support, including transition guidance from our outgoing principal, shared business and financial services through the Riverina Hub, and collegial wellbeing support from neighbouring Lutheran school leaders.</li> <li><strong>Exceptional Community Spirit:</strong> Our active Parents &amp; Friends Association is a powerhouse of support, famously raising significant funds through catering at the annual Henty Machinery Field Days.</li> <li><strong>Wonderful Facilities:</strong> Enjoy agile learning spaces, a new 'risky play' playground, a large covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and a picturesque nature play area.</li> <li><strong>Rural Lifestyle:</strong> Henty offers the best of country living—a welcoming atmosphere with beautiful open spaces, just a 45-minute drive from both Wagga Wagga and Albury.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Employment Conditions</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>A competitive salary package will be offered, commensurate with experience and guided by Lutheran Education VIC, NSW &amp; TAS (LEVNT). The initial contract term and remuneration reviews will be conducted in accordance with LEVNT standards.</p>