<p>St James’ Primary School, Kotara South is seeking an inspiring and future-focused Permanent Full-Time Primary Principal to lead the school from January 2027.<br><br> This is an exciting time to join the St James’ community, with a newly completed school building providing a contemporary learning environment ready for its next chapter of leadership.<br> The incoming Principal will have the opportunity to lead within a fresh, modern setting while building on the strong foundations, relationships and community that make St James’ such a welcoming school.<br><br> St James’ is a Catholic systemic primary school within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.<br> With a strong commitment to contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning, the school embraces a collaborative and personalised approach where teachers and students work together to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences.<br><br> At the heart of St James’ is a supportive and inclusive community committed to providing a quality, holistic Catholic education where every student is encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.<br><br> With a brand-new learning environment, an established school community and an exciting future ahead, this is a wonderful opportunity for a Principal ready to make their mark and lead St James’ into its next chapter.<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>