Acting Principal | K-12 | 79 Students Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham Start Date: Monday, 12 October **** (Term 4 only) Application Closing Date: Monday, 31 August **** Employment Type: Full time About the School Eileen O'Connor Catholic College (EOCC) Lewisham is a welcoming and faith filled Catholic community where every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.
Dedicated to serving students with mild to moderate intellectual disability and complex needs, the school provides a nurturing environment grounded in the values of trust, hope, respect and dignity.
Through personalised learning and strong partnerships with families and the Parish of St Thomas of Canterbury, students are supported to develop confidence, independence and the skills needed to navigate life with purpose.
Guided by a culture of compassion, respect and inclusion, EOCC is a community where every young person is celebrated for their strengths and encouraged to thrive.
To explore the school's achievements, priorities and community impact in more detail, interested candidates and stakeholders are encouraged to read the Annual School Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of our learning outcomes, faith life, strategic progress and school initiatives.
Why Join Us Be part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students.
We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs.
We offer: attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually tailored professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport.




Explore our full offering on the Rewards and Benefits page.
About You You are a committed Catholic educational leader who: leads with faith, integrity and a deep commitment to Catholic mission builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, families and the Parish drives evidence-based teaching, high expectations and whole-school improvement develops and mentors others to build leadership capacity across the school.
For more details, please see the Role Description.
You will have attained the following: postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field the requirements of Category E in the Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term.
How to Apply Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including: your current resume a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role, including specific examples of impact and achievements in leadership and teaching roles, and reasons for seeking the opportunity to move to Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham three referees from your current manager/principal, previous principal, and your Parish Priest Reference (not school parish).
For more information contact Rafy Farah, Leadership Recruitment Specialist at ****** or the People Culture Services team on ************** (8am-5pm Mon-Fri).
SCS is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment.
You can access our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety.
All applicants must hold a valid WWCC and provide a current National Police Check before commencing employment.
SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

📌 Acting Principal - Lewisham (Sydney)
🏢 Eileen O'Connor Catholic College
📍 Sydney