Principal

Position Purpose

The Principal is the religious, educational and organisational leader of a Catholic School within the Diocese of Armidale. The Principal provides leadership and exercises prudential stewardship of the Catholic School. The Principal is ultimately responsible for the Catholic identity and ethos, curriculum and effective management of the school.

The leadership and direction provided by the Principal will be consistent with;

• The message of Jesus and the Gospels
• Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives
• Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values
• Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement
• Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Directions.
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and practices including ACS Non-Negotiables of a Catholic Professional Learning Community, ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework and ACS Leading Well.

Commencement

It is anticipated that the new Principal will commence no later than the start of the 2027 school year.

Selection criteria 

We invite expressions of interest from candidates who align with the following:

• Commitment to and practice of the Catholic faith.
• A minimum of five years successful experience as a primary or secondary Principal or Assistant Principal or an equivalent role in school system leadership or the tertiary sector.
• A contemporary leader with the demonstrated capacity to inspire a team; collaboratively develop strategy and culture, and manage change.
• An innovative educational leader that can clearly articulate a vision of learni…