Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Posted 15 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
45.3
30.8 teaching · 14.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
534
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
290 girls · 244 boys
Socio-educational background
Above 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 Peter's Primary School, Port Macquarie
Tenure: Full-time position, 5-year renewable contract commencing January 2027
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Overview of School
St Peter’s Primary School is a thriving three-stream school of 515 students, built on a strong foundation of community, faith, and academic excellence. Modeled after our patron St Peter - a leader, community builder, and open-hearted person of faith - our vibrant community nurtures the whole child academically, spiritually, socially, physically, and emotionally. Working in close partnership with families, our dedicated and passionate staff ensure every student is known, valued, and empowered to make Christ-like decisions while growing into confident, lifelong learners and active citizens.
We foster a collaborative environment where teachers share their expertise to deliver engaging, innovative learning and comprehensive pastoral care. Our school offers rich opportunities for students to excel across academic competitions, cultural endeavours - including …