Acting Principal - St Monica's Primary Richmond
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
11 October 2026
Posted 21 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
25.6
18.9 teaching · 6.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
252
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
126 girls · 126 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Acting Principal - St Monica's Primary Richmond
Lead a historic and welcoming Catholic primary school where faith, learning and belonging enable every child to flourish.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese is seeking an experienced, faith-filled educational leader to join St Monica’s Primary School, Richmond, as Acting Principal. This is a temporary full-time appointment for Term 1 2027 and Term 2 2027, covering a period of employee leave.
As Acting Principal, you will provide spiritual, educational and operational leadership to a close-knit Catholic primary school community. You will build upon the school’s strong foundations, support the continued delivery of its strategic priorities and foster a culture in which students, staff and families feel known, valued and connected.
This is an excellent opportunity for a relational and capable leader to guide a well-established school community while further developing their principal leadership experience within one of Australia’s largest Catholic education systems.
About You
You are a passionate Catholic educator with a deep commitment to the learning, growth and wellbeing of every child.
You lead with clarity, compassion and purpose, building strong relationships and creating the conditions in which students and staff can thrive. You understand the importance of continuity during a temporary leadership appointment and can quickly establish trust, work collaboratively with the school community and maintain a clear focus on strategic and operational priorities.
Your leadership reflects high expectations, sound judgement and a s…