Description:
Principal / Head of School
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 30 May 2025
Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking an innovative and experienced Catholic educator with a collaborative leadership style for the role of Principal at St Francis De Sales Regional College, Leeton. Commencing January 2026, the successful Principal will be one who is committed to the Catholic Faith and incorporates this in the values and behaviours of personal and community life.St Francis de Sales Regional College
St Francis de Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.
St Francis has current enrolments of over 700 students and, with true country spirit, places a great emphasis on getting to know our students and their families.
Building relationships between students, parents and staff makes the College community warm, welcoming and strong. Our core purpose is educating the whole person.
We pride ourselves on being an excellent catholic country day and boarding school that offers a welcoming, inclusive, nurturing and challenging education in
the Catholic tradition. Our core values are founded in the charisms of our founding orders: St Francis de Sales, Marcellin Champagnat and St Mary of the Cross Mackillop.
See more about ST Francis De Sales and the community here
Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?
Join Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) and become part of a supportive community spanning twenty-four primary schools, five secondary
colleges and two boarding facilities.
In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.
We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.
Your New Role
The opportunity at St. Francis de Sales Regional College presents as one ideal for both outstanding emerging leaders as well as experienced Principals eager for a regional NSW tree-change.
As Faith Leader, the Catholic School Principal models faith in action, leading the school community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a high-quality Catholic education for all students.
What We Can Offer
- 5 years full-time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to
ongoing successful performance reviews - Salary in accordance with enrolment band 5 of the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Principals Enterprise Agreement 2024
- 10% Boarding Facility Loading
- Relocation Assistance via Muval
- Relocation Rental Assistance
- Fully maintained company car
- Access to Salary Packaging
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
- Principal workplace coaching program
Applications & Enquiries
Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga has engaged ANZUK Executive to support the search process for this position.
If you are interested in this position, would like further information or wish to request an Applicant Information Pack, please contact Mitch Jones from
ANZUK Executive:
- mitch.j@anzuk.education
- 02 8029 6955 // 0417652970
A further conversation with Prue Horan, Deputy Director (CEDWW) can be organised upon request.
Expressions of interest close on Friday 30 May at 5:00pm.
Further timelines and interview schedules can be discussed with interested applicants upon inquiry. CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.