Assistant (Head of Primary)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Early childhood
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…