Job Description

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 environment.

St Peter's Primary School, Port Macquarie

Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching

​Position Type: full-time permanent position

Start date: 30 November 2026; negotiable start of 27/01/2027

Applications close: 9.00 am Friday 9th October 2026

However, applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission as the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 9.00 am Friday 9th October 2026

However, applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission as the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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.