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.

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Skennars Head

Acting Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching

An acting / temporary role commencing 13 October 2025 and concluding on 17 July 2026

Maternity leave replacement position 

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Overview of role: 

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

The Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching 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 leadership of the principal and contributes in a way which shapes and implements the schools’ vision that reflects the Catholic character of the school.

The Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching 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 in the complex nature of school leadership and to enhance their own professional learning. The Assistant Principal contributes to the collaborative decision making processes and leads in the planning, implementation and evaluation of school goals.

• Position Description - Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching (primary)

Applicants should supply a cover letter detailing how their qualifications, skills and experience would suit this leadership role via the PageUp application form.

Enquiries to the school: 02 6687 5311

Closing date: 3.00pm Monday, 16 June 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.