Holy Spirit College, Bellambi · New South Wales
Principal (Secondary)
PrincipalPrincipal / Head of School
Permanent, full-time Principal role at Holy Spirit College, Bellambi, a co-educational Catholic secondary school in New South Wales with about 1,300 students. The successful applicant will lead teaching, learning, staff development, improvement and Catholic school mission, commencing at the beginning of the 2027 school year; NESA accreditation and Catholic senior leadership accreditation are required.
- Approximately 1,300 secondary students
- Commences at beginning of 2027 school year
- NESA teaching accreditation required
- Catholic senior leadership accreditation required
Closes in 19 days
Applications close 18 Oct 2026.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Principal role at a co-educational Catholic secondary school of about 1,300 students. The role begins at the start of the 2027 school year and leads teaching, learning, staff development, improvement planning, governance and community engagement. Principals receive leadership development, Catholic Education Office support and a funded professional mentor.
What they’re looking for
- Current NESA teaching accreditation
- Relevant postgraduate study
- Senior leadership accreditation in a Catholic school
- Strong commitment to Catholic education and evangelisation
- Experience leading teaching quality and school improvement
- Understanding of governance, NESA and legislative requirements
About the school
Holy Spirit College in Bellambi serves the Northern Illawarra area. It is grounded in Marist and Josephite traditions and provides a faith-based education shaped by resilience, integrity, spirit and excellence.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director of Schools, a two- to three-page response to the essential criteria, and a resume through the advertised application process. Confidential enquiries can be directed to the Team Leader – Talent Acquisition and Employee Services; applications close Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:55pm.
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The role
- Sector
- Principal
- Role
- Principal / Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“A Co-educational Catholic High school serving the Northern Illawarra area with an enrolment of approximately 1314 pupils. Location: Holy Spirit College, Bellambi The Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced leaders for the Principal position…”
The school
- Address
- Cawley Road , BELLAMBI, NSW