Primary School Principal

St Joseph's School · Hawthorn, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

1 June 2026

28 days remaining

Posted 4 May 2026

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About St Joseph's School

Enrolment

369

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

24.8

Teaching FTE

10.1

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,156

ICSEA value

96th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

12%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

About the role

Lead with purpose. Shape a thriving school community.

St Joseph’s Primary School, Benalla is seeking a principal who is ready to lead with warmth and ambition to make a genuine difference.

Located in the heart of Benalla, St Joseph’s is a large, well-established Catholic primary school of 390 students, known for its strong pastoral care, inclusive culture and positive learning environment. With deep community connections and a close partnership with FCJ College next door, the school offers a unique opportunity to lead a vibrant, connected learning community.

This is a role for a leader who values relationships as much as results, and who wants to shape the next chapter of a successful school.

Why St Joseph’s, Benalla?

  • Lead a well-regarded school with strong foundations, allowing you to focus on growth, innovation and people
  • Be part of a connected campus environment, working in partnership with FCJ College to support seamless student pathways
  • Build a balanced life in Benalla, a welcoming regional city offering short commutes and strong community life
  • Lead learning with confidence, supported by Magnify Sandhurst and a clear, evidence-based approach to teaching and learning
  • Enjoy genuine system support, including collaboration with a network of 51 principals and targeted leadership development

This role will appeal to:

  • An experienced Catholic Principal seeking a well-supported, high-impact leadership role, or
  • An aspiring Principal ready to step into their first principalship with strong system backing

You are a relational, grounded and strategic leader w…

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