Principal - Punchbowl

PRINCIPAL | K-6 | 175 Students

St Jerome's Catholic Primary School, Punchbowl

Commencement Date:
Term 1, Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Closing Date:
Sunday, 23 November 2025

Capacity
: Full-Time

About Sydney Catholic Schools

In joining
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)
, 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.

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.

Principal appointments are temporary and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for up to a maximum of 10 years at a particular school.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates.

About the School

Founded in 1933 by the Sisters of St Joseph, our school continues to be inspired by the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. St Jerome's Catholic Primary School, Punchbowl is a vibrant community of learners committed to excellence. We believe education is a shared journey, built on strong partnerships between school and families. By working together, we create the best possible learning experience for every child. Our connection with the Parish of St Jerome's Punchbowl is central to this vision, with students actively participating in parish life and strengthening their sense of faith and community.

What We Offer

• attractive remuneration
  and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• extensive professional development and leadership opportunities
• tailored mentorship program for new principals
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• a generous Employee Referral Program
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots.

About You

• Are you an innovative educator ready to take the next step in your professional journey?
• Are you committed to leading a dynamic Catholic school of the future?
• Is the value of community important to you?
• Are you energised by creating experiences that challenge schools, students, teachers and parents to achieve and grow in ways they never thought possible?
• Can you build a great team and strong relationships that are faith-filled and optimistic?
• Do you actively contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community?

In this exciting and rewarding role, you will be involved in making a difference in the lives of young people by:

• making explicit, through witness and example, the mission of Catholic schools
• leading strategic change through consultation and collaboration with stakeholders
• developing innovative programs to address individual students' needs
• improving student outcomes by enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning
• creating a school-wide professional learning culture
• monitoring the performance and organisational health of the school to identify ways to improve the educational experience
• promoting a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration, incorporating the use of data
• leading, as part of a Network, a compelling pre to post educational experience
• examining the context of the broader community and global educational trends for the benefit of the school.

You will have attained the following:

• postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field
• the requirements of
  (Category E)
  in the
  Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools
  or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.

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.

Application Process

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:

• your current resume
• cover letter
• three referee contacts, including your current hiring manager/principal (where applicable), your last principal and
  Parish Priest Reference
  .

General Enquiries:
For more information about this role or any general enquiries, please contact Rafy Farah, Leadership Recruitment Specialist via email at

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries, please contact the People & Culture Services team on am-5pm Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here
to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

National Police Check

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to provide a current National Police Check, at their own expense. The Check must have been obtained on or after the date of the written offer of employment and provided to the Talent Acquisition team.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.