About the Opportunity
If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.
The Head of School is responsible to the College Principal and shares in the leadership, development and management of a nominated school within a K-12 Catholic school community by supporting the Principal and other members of the leadership team. There are 3 Head of School roles with particular responsibility for the delivery of high-quality learning and teaching in Years K-4, Years 5-8 and Years 9-12. It is a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church. The Head of School leads a team consisting of an Assistant Principal, Instructional Leaders, Wellbeing Co-ordinators, Teachers and Teacher Aides.
This is under the enterprise agreement at the level of Assistant Principal with a census of 1501+ and will receive a 5% allowance on top of the Assistant Principal (1500+) rate.
This is a permanent full-time position, commencing Term 2, 2026.
This rewarding Senior School Leadership opportunity serves as instrumental support to the Principal in all areas, including Leading Pedagogy within the ELTM model, Catholic Culture, Leading Self & Others and Stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
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Focus on the synergy between equipping students with core academic skills as well as building their core values and personal qualities
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Empower staff, students and parents to actively engage with the school community through effective relationships
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Be an active and leading part of a high-performing Senior Leadership team, with transparency, integrity and high levels of self-awareness
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Work collaboratively with teachers, students and families to grow student learning and development in thriving communities
Selection criteria
Respond to the following criteria, including some specific examples to demonstrate the impact of your work:
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Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across the school community, leading and challenging the community to give witness to the Catholic faith
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Evidence of pedagogical leadership, knowledge of curriculum and contemporary approaches to learning
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Experience leading teams to improve student performance
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Demonstrated ability to promote the growth and wellbeing of students and staff and build partnerships with parents
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Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation for self and commitment to leading others in these areas
Qualifications and Accreditations
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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.
During the recruitment process, you will need to provide:
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Certified copy of a Certificate of Accreditation for Category D or E
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Copy of Baptism Certificate
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Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
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Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Your application
Your application will include the following:
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Cover letter and selection criteria response (this application letter should be no longer than two pages)
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A copy of your CV
The Organisation
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 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
Established in 2017 with just 86 students spanning Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke’s at Marsden Park has a reputation for being a pioneering educational community within Catholic Schools, Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community,’ we are at the forefront of creating the ‘new normal’ for learning from preschool through post-school. Our environment is defined by a flexible curriculum that nurtures faith-filled, curious children, empowering them to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers in an ever-changing world.
Child Safeguarding Statement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.
Diversity Statement
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.