Assistant Principal - St Mary's Primary School, Bowraville

Assistant Principal - St Mary's Primary School, Bowraville

Full-time, permanent position commencing 27 Jan 2026. Relocation assistance available.

Overview of School

St Mary's Primary School, Bowraville, is a caring and vibrant Catholic community where every student and family is valued, included and respected. We currently educate 50 children K‑6 from across the Nambucca Valley.

For over a hundred years, our school has provided a wonderful learning environment where students feel safe, secure and cared for. The school works closely with our local Gumbaynggirr community, creating connections with language, country and culture for our students.

Through our school Motto ‘Let Your Light Shine’, we seek to inspire our students with a passion for learning, life and service to others. As a Catholic School Community, we aim to accompany families so that our students can recognise the gifts they each have and share these gifts with others so they can each live their unique life with joy.

Overview of Role

The Assistant Principal is a key member of the leadership team of a Catholic School. The Assistant Principal exercises a unique professional relationship of support and loyalty to the principal and contributes to shaping and implementing the school's vision that reflects its Catholic character.

The Assistant Principal is directly responsible to the Principal for the performance of his / her duties and deputises in the absence of the Principal. The Assistant Principal works closely with the Principal to appreciate the complex nature of school leadership and to further enhance their professional learning.

The Assistant Principal contributes to the collaborative decision‑making processes and leads in the planning, implementation and evaluation of school goals.

Applicants Must

• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA).
• Comply with accreditation to Work Teach and Lead upon appointment.
• Be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Selection Criteria

Your application should address the criteria above.

Additional Information

Applications close : 3 pm, Friday 21 November 2025.

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.

Enquiries : recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au

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