Principal
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
20 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Mary's Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
17.6
11.8 teaching · 5.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
180
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
91 girls · 89 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Principal
St Mary's Primary School, Ararat
The Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) is seeking an inspiring and faith-filled leader to serve as the next Principal of St Mary's Primary School, Ararat.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a well established Catholic primary school with a proud history and a strong reputation within the Ararat community. Guided by the Gospel and committed to Learning for All, Fairness for All and Compassion for All, St Mary's is a welcoming and inclusive community where every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.
As Principal, you will build on the school's strong foundations while shaping its future direction, ensuring every student experiences outstanding learning, wellbeing and faith formation.
Working in partnership with students, staff, families, parish and Catholic Education Ballarat, you will:
- Strengthen the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
- Foster a culture of excellence, belonging and authentic relationships.
- Lead high-quality learning and teaching focused on achieving the best outcomes for every student.
- Build strong partnerships with families, parish and the wider Ararat community.
- Develop and empower staff through professional growth, collaboration and shared leadership.
- Steward the school's people, resources and facilities to support sustainable growth and continuous improvement.
About St Mary's Primary School
The school nurtures the academic, spiritual, social and emotional development of each child through strong relationships and a shared commitment to student growth and wellbeing.
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