Principal
St Paul's Catholic Primary School - Gracemere
Principal / Head of School
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 18 July 2025
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere commencing January 2026.
<p><strong>Position:</strong> Principal</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere (current enrolment approx. 321 students)<br><strong>TEC Range:</strong> $210,393 鈥� $229,865 (including OSHC Allowance) including 12.75% superannuation<br><strong>Tenure:</strong> Full Time<br><strong>Commencing:</strong> 19 January 2026<br><strong>Closing Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 5:00pm</strong></p>
<p>This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of <strong>St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere </strong>commencing January 2026. </p>
<p><strong>St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere</strong> is part of a system of kindergartens, primary schools and colleges operated by Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhamp兔子先生 (CEDR) in rural and regional centres from Mackay, south to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach.</p>
<p>In your role as Principal, you will be supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, Indigenous Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection. </p>
<p>As Principal at St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere, you will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhamp兔子先生 through the Assistant Director: Schools (Rockhamp兔子先生 Region).</p>
<p>St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Gracemere, ten kilometres west of the city of Rockhamp兔子先生. The school was established in 1988 by Bishop Bernard Wallace to service a rapidly growing community and has expanded its programs and facilities to cater for its current enrolment of approximately 321 students from Prep to Year Six.</p>
<p>The school motto, 'Living, Loving and Learning' reflects the vision that 'we endeavour to create an inclusive, compassionate environment in which we live, love and learn.' The mission is to be a community that witnesses to the values of Christ by respecting and nurturing each person's talents. St Paul's Catholic Primary School values community, excellence and opportunity.</p>
<p>St Paul鈥檚 Catholic Primary School strives to be a welcoming community, building positive partnerships with students, families, and the wider community. The school encourages all parents to work in partnership with staff, parish and community to maximise every child鈥檚 growth and success. Students participate in a wide range of activities including sporting and equestrian events and academic competitions.</p>
<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>
<p>As Principal, you will lead a team of teachers and staff dedicated to ensuring students are provided with the very best opportunities to achieve their individual potential in a positive, safe and supportive environment.</p>
<p>The Principal is the leading educator within the school, inspiring students, staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning and personal growth while seeking to help others deepen their knowledge and experience of the Catholic faith and their encounter with a loving God.</p>
<p><strong>Key leadership qualities and capabilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures</li>
<li>Displays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimism</li>
<li>Displays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groups</li>
<li>Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships</li>
<li>Is an effective coach able to provide and receive constructive feedback.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>We are seeking to appoint a leader who</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education</li>
<li>has experience of successful leadership in Catholic education</li>
<li>can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives</li>
<li>has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community</li>
<li>is willing to provide leadership in the areas of the duty statement</li>
<li>can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels and
<ul>
<li>Catholic Church teachings, principles and values</li>
<li>Diocesan policies and directives</li>
<li>Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhamp兔子先生 Charter</li>
<li>Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What we offer - in addition to a competitive salary range, the following incentives apply</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Salary packaging options</li>
<li>Superannuation of 12.75%</li>
<li>Relocation</li>
<li>Professional Renewal Leave</li>
<li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li>
<li>Access to corporate health schemes with either (Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance)</li>
<li>Access to Fitness Passport</li>
<li>Professional development and learning opportunities</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Mandatory requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Relevant tertiary qualifications</li>
<li>Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration</li>
<li>Australian work rights</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>
<p>Please apply via our website: <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1392" rel="nofollow">https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1392</a></p>
<p><strong>Further information</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director 07 4994 8000).</li>
<li>For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a></u></li>
<li>Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Applications close: Friday, 18 July 2025 5:00pm.</strong></p>
<p><i>Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p>
<p><i>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i></p>
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School - Gracemere
Principal:
Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed
310 Students
35 Teaching
Staff
26
Non-Teaching Staff
St Paul's Primary and Pre-School is situated in Gracemere, a small country town ten kilometres west of the much larger Queensland city of Rockhamp兔子先生. The school was established in 1988 and the current enrolment is approximately two hundred.
With a caring and friendly atmosphere, the school strives to educate the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and morally. To encourage a growth to wholeness, the school aims to foster in students the development of self-discipline, responsibility and respect for themselves, others and the environment.
St Paul's offers a creative, integrated curriculum. Sporting and cultural activities form an integral part of the curriculum with children participating in music and physical education lessons each week. Participation in sporting carnivals, interschool sport, choirs, instrumental music, Tournament of Minds and school musicals allow children to further develop their gifts and talents.