Founding Principal, Fr. Thomas F. Price Catholic High School, Wilmington NC

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Founding Principal

Grades 9-12

Fr. Thomas F. Price High School, Wilmington NC

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

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Thomas F. Price Catholic High School is the new Catholic high school in the greater Wilmington, North Carolina area. Developed by volunteers, clergy and finance councils from St. Mark Catholic Church and School, and the Basilica of St. Mary Catholic Church and School, FTPCHS is committed to academic excellence and the integration of faith-based values, moral development, and community service. Fr. Price Catholic is excited to be in the final rounds of candidate interviews for our Founding Principal who will be the face of Fr. Price Catholic, serving as the chief marketing officer responsible for community outreach and student recruitment, as well as the development of the school calendar, curricula and staff hiring as our facilities open in fall of ’25 in preparation for an inaugural class of students in fall of ’26.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-day Job Functions

• Devoted Catholic fully aligned with Church teachings who embodies and promotes the values and traditions of Catholic education through Christ-centered servant leadership.
• Serves as the face of Fr. Price Catholic High School in the community leading the effort for the marketing of the school and the recruitment of students
• Master's degree or higher with appropriate state educational certification, plus minimum five years of instructional and administrative leadership experience, ideally within Catholic education.
• Proven academic leader with passion for inclusive excellence, demonstrated ability to develop and oversee comprehensive, innovative curriculum that challenges all students and fosters high achievement.
• Strong communicator skilled in written and verbal expression, adept at meaningful engagement with parents, students, faculty and administration. Polished presentation abilities when addressing school community members and the broader public.
• Decisive manager with proven record of making tough choices amid competing priorities and resource constraints.
• Visible, approachable leader known for active campus presence and engagement at school events, connecting with students, parents, and staff with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Strategic planning, implementation, budget management and oversight experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled at creating positive school culture where parents and teachers collaborate effectively in nurturing students' growth and development.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a Masters Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership with a minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience. Experience as a Catholic School Principal or Assistant Principal preferred.
• Possess or be eligible to be licensed as an administrator by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
• Successfully complete all necessary criminal background and reference checks.
• Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training prior to first day on campus
• Position Start Date: July 1, 2025
  
  

How To Apply

Interested, qualified candidates should apply by submitting the following materials, as well as answering the application questions via the online portal by clicking this link: Employment Opportunities (dioceseofraleigh.org)

Cover letter

Résumé

A reference letter from a pastor

A statement of philosophy of education

Applications will be considered upon submission, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.