Careers at CSPD

Founded by the Presentation Sisters, Nagle College offers girls a comprehensive, faith-filled secondary education. Everyone is welcome at Nagle College as we are an inclusive community that celebrates diversity and values the stories of all its members. Our approach to education is based on the belief that all young people can learn and should have opportunities to flourish spiritually, intellectually and personally. We are committed to providing an excellent education in a safe and supportive environment. Our dedicated teaching staff is passionate about supporting the intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth of our students.

We are currently inviting applications for a permanent full-time Principal to share in the leadership of our Catholic school community.

This role will commence Term 1, 2026.

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 46,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking a committed and driven Principal with the ability to drive vision, execute the continued long-term, strategic development of Nagle College and deliver strong academic outcomes embedded in the Catholic world view. This leader will build the success and the profile of the school in the community so as to attract and retain students.

The successful candidate will be able to translate ideas and concepts into action, analyse complex situations and engage others proactively in change and improvement. You will be responsible for strengthening the professional lives of staff, to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community. 

More specifically, you will: 

• Build the capacity of staff to deliver the curriculum through excellent pedagogical practice aligned to our Effective Learning and Teaching model.

Key Capabilities:

• Belief in every learner – You set and model high expectations for all students, designing inclusive and supportive environments where every child can learn, grow and excel. You use evidence and data to personalise learning, foster student agency, and make learning visible.

• Driving quality teaching – You lead consistent, high-quality teacher practice across your school. You embed high-impact teaching strategies, establish clear curriculum expectations, and ensure accountability through shared protocols. You champion ongoing professional learning and a culture of collective efficacy.

• Proximity to learning – You are a visible leader of learning. Through learning walks, co-teaching, coaching, and dialogue with students and staff, you stay close to the core work of learning and teaching. Your presence builds trust and guides responsive, evidence-informed decision making.

• Building high-functioning teams – You foster collaborative professionalism. You create purposeful structures for staff to reflect, learn and grow together, modelling disciplined dialogue and feedback. You develop collective capacity, align practice to a shared vision, and lead teams that are coherent, confident and focused on student learning.

Selection criteria

Respond to the following criteria including some specific examples to demonstrate the impact of your work:

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across the school community, leading and challenging the community to give witness to the Catholic faith

• Evidence of research-informed pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning

• Experience leading teams to improve student performance

• Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas

Qualifications and accreditations

• Meet the requirements of Category E of the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. This includes four units of postgraduate study in RE/Theology and/or Catholic Leadership in addition to those undertaken for Category D.

• Be accredited to teach Religious Education (Category D).

• During the recruitment process, you will need to provide:

1. Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D and E

2. Copy of Baptism Certificate

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Your application

Your application will include the following:

• Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than three pages)

• A copy of your CV

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, click here. 

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Apply today!