Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long-standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure workplace. ______________________________________________________________ St Peter's Primary School, Port Macquarie Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching Position Type: full-time permanent position Hours / FTE: 1.0 FTE Start date: 30 November 2026; negotiable start of 27/01/2027 _________________________________________________________ Overview Of School St Peter’s Primary School is where Catholic faith, tradition and a love of learning are nurtured and fostered in our students. Our learning community is a respectful and safe environment where students can engage and reflect on the teachings of Jesus.

We believe in exposing our students to new and diverse learning opportunities where they have the freedom to grow and mature into self-motivated, self-confident and self-reflective individuals guided by our dynamic staff. We acknowledge the importance of parent partnership and empower our families to be actively involved in school life and work with us to ensure the best educational outcomes for their children. Our staff are dedicated to knowing each student to provide them with purposeful, personalised and rich learning opportunities, enabling all students to experience the fullness of life.

Overview Of Role The Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching has a co-responsible leadership role in contributing to the ongoing creation of the parish school as an animated, effective center of Catholic identity and mission which ignites students’ passion to live an intentional faith life within the Church.

Applicants





Must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)

comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Selection Criteria

Relevant teaching and postgraduate qualifications at Masters Level in Educational Leadership or equivalent, or willingness to obtain

Broad experience in curriculum, pedagogy and leading collaborative cultures

Demonstrated ability to integrate Catholic beliefs and practices into all aspects of learning and teaching, including Catholic Social Teaching

Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication and problem-solving skills

Experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all students

Success in building staff capacity by coaching, mentoring and school-wide activities that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others

Demonstrated ability to lead processes to improve student performance

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments Your application should address the criteria above.

Referee

Reports are required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview. Please see the instructions and templates below for further information.

Additional Information Position

Description – Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching (primary) Referee Instructions

Referee Report - Parish Priest, Administrator

Referee Report - Professional

Click this link Hastings Region for information on our Diocese and region Enquiries: [email protected] Applications close: 9.00 am Thursday 3 September 2026 Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection

Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity

Employer.

📌 Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching - St Peter's Primary School, Port Macquarie
🏢 Diocese Of Lismore Catholic Schools
📍 Port Macquarie