Assistant Principal

4 weeks ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Full time
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching MacKillop College, Port Macquarie

MacKillop College, Port Macquarie

Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching

Full-time, permanent position commencing 27 January 2026.

Overview of school

MacKillop College is a place of remarkable opportunities. The College has a long and proud tradition of excellence in education. With the motto Summa Tenatabo, every student is encouraged to 'Strive for Excellence', to do their personal best across a range of interests and activities. It is our hope that for having been a part of the MacKillop College community, every student will thrive. With every decision based on our Catholic foundational beliefs and practices, students are nurtured in a faith-filled environment, underpinned by the love and example of Jesus.

The college is part of a wider, highly respected educational endeavour in the St Agnes' Parish which offers a diversity of pathways and support for young people based on needs and passion. The school offers excellence in teaching and learning, spiritual formation, pastoral care, sport and creative arts. Our highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff are committed to giving all students the opportunity to achieve academic, personal interest and career goals. The college recognises not all students' learning needs are the same and therefore offers exceptional learning support and enrichment programs to meet the needs of every learner.

Every student is known, cared for and loved at MacKillop College. Our hope is that as they leave MacKillop College all students are the best version of themselves, well prepared for a prosperous future.

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)
  • be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.
Selection Criteria
  • Relevant teaching and postgraduate qualifications at Masters Level or above in an appropriate field for the position, e.g. Educational Leadership or willingness to obtain.
  • Leads by example through a commitment to the Catholic faith, responsive to Jesus' mission to those on the margins of society.
  • Leadership experience in Catholic schools in the domain of Learning and Teaching.
  • Experience leading and implementing the School and Diocesan Strategic Plans and accountabilities.
  • Able to lead Learning and Teaching programs and strategies to support student academic and well-being outcomes; with high-level understanding of policy compliance requirements.
  • Highly developed relational skills as evident in interactions with staff, students and families.
  • Compliance with or progress towards compliance with Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW.

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.

Applications close: 3.00pm Wednesday 24 September 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.


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