Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
29.6
21.2 teaching · 8.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
398
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
15%
Girls vs boys
211 girls · 187 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role 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.
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PRINCIPAL - St Francis Xavier Primary School, Ballina
Tenure: Full-time position, 5-year renewable contract commencing January 2027, or in negotiation with successful candidate
Note: Interviews will be held on Friday, 25 September 2026
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Overview of School
St Francis Xavier was founded by the Presentation Sisters in July 1982. The school is a vibrant, welcoming, learning community enriched by an authentic Catholic tradition. We are committed to developing positive partnerships with parents to provide an education that is relevant, purposeful, creative and full of hope. Our focus is in growing engagement, progress, achievement and well-being for each student so that they may become active, informed, and responsible young people who are full of hope and enthusiasm for sharing their gifts with the communities in which they live.
St Francis Xavier students have an enthusiasm for learning, a desire to be involved in their community, a willingness to ma…