Assistant (Head of Primary)

St Mary MacKillop College · Busselton, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Early childhood

Closing date

9 October 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 23 Sep 2026

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About St Mary MacKillop College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

PP-12

School staff (FTE)

177.3

107.2 teaching · 70.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,552

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

7%

Girls vs boys

794 girls · 758 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position Details: 
St Mary MacKillop College is committed to providing quality Pre-K-12 Catholic education in the South West region. We are a supportive, caring community with modern facilities designed to engage students and bring learning to life.
We are seeking applications from experienced and dynamic leaders who are aligned with our College values and strategic direction and have the passion and commitment to make a difference.

This is a full time, ongoing position commencing Term 1 2027. 
Reporting to the Head of Primary, the Assistant Head of Primary is a member of the College Leadership Team. The role of Assistant Head of Primary involves overall responsibility for student management and pastoral programs in Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2).  
The Assistant Head of Primary also works closely with the Head of Primary and Assistant Head of Primary (Years 3-6) to support them in their roles. A focus for this position is to further strengthen our approach to improving student outcomes in the Early Years.  
We are seeking someone that:
•    Has extensive experience teaching in the Early Years. 
•    Has a willingness to promote and support Catholic values as a member of the St Mary MacKillop College community.
•    Possesses, or is in the process of acquiring, Accreditation to Lead. 
•    Holds current Teachers Registration, Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
•    Wholeheartedly embraces the culture and the vision of the College.
•    Possesses excellent leadership and organisational skills, coupled with previous experience in a leadership position is…

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