"Education is the point at which we decide whether we love the world enough to assume responsibility for it..." Hannah Arendt (1958)

At St Columba Anglican School (SCAS), we are looking for an inspirational leader to steward the young people we have responsibility for, through to an uncertain future. If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Primary leader, driven to make a real difference in young people’s lives, we invite you to apply for this exciting position.

St Columba Anglican School is a co-educational Early Learning Centre - Year 12 campus located on 37 picturesque acres in Port Macquarie’s Education Precinct. As one of NSW’s top-performing regional schools, in academics, the arts, and sport - SCAS offers outstanding professional opportunities in a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Working at SCAS means being part of a connected educational community in one of the state’s most liveable regions. Set on the beautiful Mid-North Coast of NSW, our school is home to students and families who are aspirational, engaged and enthusiastic about learning.

Consideration of Applications

A Selection Committee, including the Principal, will select, assess and interview candidates. Under child protection legislation the School is required to conduct a Working with Children and Police Check of the preferred candidate.

Proposed timeline

First-Round Interviews

Between 14th-18th September 2026

Final Interviews

Late September/ early October 2026.

Education, Training & Professional Development

St Columba Anglican School offers teachers and leaders the opportunity to further develop as professionals and work in a school that has grown to be among the very best in the state—academically, culturally and in sport.





St Columba has achieved a well-deserved reputation for not only graduating great students but developing great teachers and educational leaders.

St Columba Anglican School offers teachers and leaders the opportunity to further develop as professionals and work in a school that has grown to be among the very best in the state—academically, culturally and in sport.

St Columba has achieved a well-deserved reputation for not only graduating great students but developing great teachers and educational leaders.

While residing in one of the state’s most liveable regions, in a community that is growing in sophistication and chance, our staff work with students and families who are optimistic, aspirational and engaged in a great educational community. If you are interested in living and working in such a community, consider the advantages of our “World of Opportunities”.

St Columba Anglican School offers teachers and leaders the opportunity to further develop as professionals and work in a school that has grown to be among the very best in the state—academically, culturally and in sport.

St Columba has achieved a well-deserved reputation for not only graduating great students but developing great teachers and educational leaders.

While residing in one of the state’s most liveable regions, in a community that is growing in sophistication and opportunity, our staff work with students and families who are optimistic, aspirational and engaged in a great educational community. If you are interested in living and working in such a community, consider the advantages of our “World of Opportunities”.

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