Principal

John Paul II Catholic School

CLARENDON VALE, TAS

Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 October 2026

Lead the John Paul II Catholic School community with purpose as a Principal

Principal John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby Commencing: 1 January 2027 John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby is currently seeking applications from passionate and experienced educational leaders to undertake the role of Principal. As the Principal you will work collaboratively and effectively to lead staff, students and the wider community to ensure that students receive quality education in accordance with Catholic faith and Christian principles.

The successful applicant must be able to:

• Demonstrate their active, regular involvement in Sunday worship and sacramental life.
• Embrace and model Jesus’ mission for the Church, living and sharing the Catholic faith.
• Lead and support a culture of highly effective learning and teaching so that all students may grow in their academic achievement and social development.
• Model constructive leadership and commitment to personal development in faith, ongoing professional development, health and well-being.
• Contribute richly to educational discourse as thought leaders.
• Contribute to the strategic vision for the school to guide continuous and effective improvement.
• Collaborate and relate effectively with families, parish and community.

If you see yourself as the Principal at John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby, simply send us your Resume, supporting documentation addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) outlining why you are passionate about being the Principal.

Applications should be addressed to John Wilson (Director School Services, Catholic Education Tasmania) and can submitted via our careers page at http://www.catholic.tas.edu.au/careers and ‘Apply Today’.

Please Note Applications will close promptly on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:00am and applications will not be accepted after the closing time.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21 October 2026 Catholic Education and John Paul II Catholic School, Rokeby are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations. We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applicant Information Pack