<p><b>Position:</b> Principal<br /><b>Location: </b>St Francis Catholic School, Hughenden<br /><b>Salary Range:</b> $156,300 - $168,750 per annum pending experience (Includes Allowances)<br /><b>Incentives: </b>See below for the Allowance details<br /><b>Tenure:</b> Full Time, 4 Year Fixed Term Contract<br /><b>Commencing Date:</b> As soon as practicable<br /><b>Closing Date:</b> Sunday, 15 May 2022</p><p>St Francis Catholic School, Hughenden is a small and close-knit school community with 39 students from Prep to Year 6. Established in October 1900 with the arrival of the Good Samaritan Sisters, St Francis Catholic School is today administered by a lay principal and staff. The school’s culture is underpinned by the heritage of the Franciscan Friars and St Francis of Assisi who said, &#34;Where there is love and wisdom there is neither fear nor ignorance.&#34; </p><p>St Francis Catholic School strives to always model St Francis and Jesus by creating a sense of belonging for everyone, a community of self-disciplined people, a place of pardon and peace and a community of service within the larger social community. The school’s badge features the Southern Cross, representing the school’s western Catholic identity, and the motto, &#34;Walk in Light&#34;. </p><p><b>About the role </b></p><p>As Principal, you will lead a team of experienced educators who are dedicated to ensuring our students are provided with the very best opportunities to achieve their individual goals in a positive, safe and supportive environment. In addition, the Townsville Diocese provides support to you through its operational arm, the Townsville Catholic Education Office. This support takes the form of expertise in Learning and Teaching, Catholic Identity, Indigenous Education, School Development and Organisational Services, including, ICT, Finance, Human Resources and Student Protection. (The position of Principal provides for the leadership and management of quality Catholic schooling and the growth and development of the Principal in the role.) The Principal’s call to leadership is a call to respond to the centrality of Jesus Christ and thus serve the Mission of Catholic Education. The Principal is the leading educational professional within the school, inspiring students, staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning. </p><p>For further information and to apply, please click <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/TCE1611" rel="nofollow">here.</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>