Principal

EREA NSW Colleges Ltd invites applications for the role of Principal of St Patrick’s College, Strathfield, for commencement in January 2027.

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is an independent Catholic boys’ school in the Edmund Rice tradition, founded by the Christian Brothers in 1928. Educating young men from Years 5 to 12, the College is proudly recognised as A Beacon for Boys’ Education and is now preparing to celebrate its centenary in 2028.

Student safety, wellbeing and holistic development are central to College life. Our contemporary safeguarding practices and commitment to student voice ensure an inclusive and supportive environment.

St Patrick’s is a school intentionally designed for boys; their learning, spirituality, wellbeing and growth as young men shape every aspect of our mission. Guided by our motto, Luceat Lux Vestra (Let Your Light Shine), we encourage each student to discover his gifts and allow his unique talents to flourish.

With a proud history and a bold vision, St Patrick’s seeks an outstanding Principal to lead with purpose, inspire excellence and guide the College into its next century.

The successful candidate will possess:

• exceptional credentials as a Catholic educator,
• a record of successful and highly relational leadership.
• a capacity for cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability across all aspects of the College,
• capability in both academic and pastoral areas of school life,
• strategic capacity to lead a dynamic school into the future

Further information regarding the role is available on the EREA NSW Colleges website: www.erea.nsw.edu.au/careers