Principal - Nelson Bay

Lead with purpose.
Lead with heart.
Lead St Michael’s into its next chapter.

St Michael’s Primary School, Nelson Bay is seeking an exceptional Permanent Full-Time Primary Principal to join our school community from January 2027.

Nestled in the beautiful Port Stephens region, just 45 minutes from Newcastle CBD, St Michael’s is a vibrant K–6 school of approximately 275 students where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.

At St Michael’s, we celebrate the creativity, individuality and talents of every student and teacher.
Our school is built on a strong culture of inclusion, innovation and belonging, where quality learning experiences inspire students to be curious, confident and courageous learners.

With a clear commitment to academic excellence and the development of the whole child, St Michael’s provides an environment where students are both nurtured and challenged to reach their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and relational leader to build on the school’s strengths, empower staff, engage families and lead a thriving school community into its next chapter.

If you are ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, staff and families, we would love to hear from you.



POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Principal will lead across the school community to: 
 

• Model faith in action 
   
• Develop and shape a shared vision focussed on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students 
   
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and all other stakeholders 
   
• Support and…