Principal - Chisholm

St Bede's Catholic College · Chisholm, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

18 October 2026

24 days remaining

Posted 23 Sep 2026

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About St Bede's Catholic College

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

54%
46%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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