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Principal

St Mary's College Gunnedah

Gunnedah

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Salary:
Salary and Conditions are
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
2021 school year
Apply by:
27 August 2020

Job overview

Principal - St Mary's College, Gunnedah

  • Salary and Conditions are negotiable and will be discussed as we progress through this recruitment project. 
  • The term of the initial contract is negotiable. Subsequent contract renewal is subject to a successful performance review. 
  • Relocation expenses (if required) will be provided for the successful applicant 
  • It is anticipated that the new Principal will commence for the start of the 2021 school year.


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;
  • Diocesan policies and directives;
  • Catholic Schools Office, Armidale Mission Statement;
  • Catholic Schools Office, Armidale policies and practices; and
  • Catholic Schools Office, Armidale Strategic Directions.


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 learning and teaching that integrates Catholic values and pastoral care into the daily life of the school.
  • A leader with outstanding interpersonal skills to build a vibrant parish school community.
  • An educational leader that will embrace the Diocese of Armidale vision and strategies for developing a Professional Learning Community in a Catholic context aligned to the CSO Strategic Plan.
  • Hold professional qualifications: An education degree and/or relevant post graduate qualification; and Completion of or willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate courses in the areas of religious education or theology to meet accreditation requirements of Category E as per the Catholic Schools framework for the accreditation of staff in Catholic schools.
  • Be NESA accredited or be eligible to be accredited by NESA to teach in NSW.


To make a confidential enquiry regarding this position, please contact Kate Kenny, Senior Manager Employee Services, on 0427 712 441 or email kkenny@arm.catholic.edu.au

Click here  to register an expression of interest. 

Visit the Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Armidale website for more information https://arm.catholic.edu.au/employment/vacant-positions/ 




About St Mary's College Gunnedah

+61 6742 2124

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St Mary’s College Gunnedah is a mixed, non-selective, independent Roman Catholic secondary school in Australia, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Gunnedah, New South Wales, has approximately 400 students on record. 

St Mary’s College Gunnedah was founded in 1879. Facilities at the school include visual arts rooms, a food technology laboratory, use of Apple iPads, a couselling room, a dedicated careers room, five computer rooms, landscape grounds and tennis courts.

The College Executive: Principal 

Mr Max Quirk

Values and vision 

St Mary’s College Gunnedah’s vision is to provide an outstanding education to all students in a caring and stimulating learning environment. The school’s motto is: “Via Vitae Virtus”, translating to “Virtue is the Way of Life.” The school strives to motivate and encourage each student and help them to realise and achieve their full academic and personal potential, while nurturing their unique skills and talents so that they leave with the skills, knowledge and experiences to go on to lead successful and fulfilling future lives. Parents are encouraged to play an active and present role in the school community and to take an interest in their children’s education, leading to all pupils benefiting from a strong supportive system both in class and during their home lives. Extra-curricular activities throughout the school years are organised to further enrich students learning experiences, including writing competitions, band practice, sports clubs and music lessons. The school also provides extensive careers support to help ensure that students have a sense of ambition and purpose for the future.

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