Principal - Chisholm
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
18 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
98
79.8 teaching · 18.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
910
Indigenous students
9%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
489 girls · 421 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm Permanent Full Time | Commencing January 2027
St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join the College as Principal from January 2027.
Located in the growing suburb of Chisholm, St Bede’s Catholic College is a contemporary co-educational secondary school within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Since opening in 2018, the College has experienced significant growth and currently educates approximately 900 students across Years 7 to 12, with an eventual enrolment capacity of 1,100 students.
As Principal, you will lead a vibrant and faith-filled learning community committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and Catholic formation.
You will inspire staff, students and families through visionary leadership, fostering a culture where every learner is empowered to thrive.
The College's growth and development are guided by four key pillars:
- Courage
- Knowledge
- Community
- Faith
These pillars underpin the College's Strategic Plan and align with its four core domains:
- Catholic Formation and Mission
- Learning and Teaching
- Leadership
- Wellbeing and Partnerships
This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to build upon the strong foundations of a flourishing Catholic secondary school and shape its future direction.
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 relationsh…