Principal

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Posted 3 Sep 2026

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About St Francis Xavier Primary School

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

53%
47%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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