Assistant Principal - Mission, St Joseph's Primary School, Tweed Heads

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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St Joseph's Primary School, Tweed Heads

Assistant Principal – Mission

Position Type: Full-time permanent
Commencement date: 28 January 2027

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Overview of school:

St Joseph’s Primary School has a long and proud tradition of providing our students with a safe and caring educational environment. Our school is a welcoming and nurturing community guided by our Catholic tradition and Gospel values.

We are a school community committed to individual excellence and fostering each student’s spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social growth. At St Joseph’s Primary, we provide an innovative learning environment where all students are encouraged to develop as independent, critical, reflective learners as members of local and global communities.

We welcome and encourage authentic family involvement in our school. We know the importance of family involvement to academic success and the emotional well-being of children. Together we can support your child to experience success, a sense of purpose, hope and confidence.

Overview of role:

St Joseph's Primary School, Tweed Heads serves the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church - to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

In the Diocese of Lismore, Catholic parish schools have responded to historical, religious and cultural contexts for over 150 years and continue to do so today, in this case, serving the community of Tweed Heads and its surrounds. In such a community, the beating heart of Catholic education is a shared fidelity to the mission within the local church.

In this mission the school aims to form and educate the whole person. This education recognises the innate dignity of the child, made in the image of God. A holistic approach also acknowledges each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.

Applicants must: 

• hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
• have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
• be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Selection Criteria: 

• Relevant teaching and post graduate qualifications at Masters Level in Religious Education / Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain
• Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment. This includes beginning appropriate study courses in regards teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E)
• Broad experience in Religious Education / Pastoral Care and / or Pastoral Ministry and leading collaborative cultures
• Demonstrated ability to integrate Catholic beliefs and practices into all aspects of learning and teaching, including Catholic Social Teaching
• Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication and problem solving skills
• Experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving mission, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all students
• Success in building the capacity of teachers for School Evangelisation and discipleship formation
• Demonstrated ability to lead processes to develop effective, engaging and innovative school evangelising community (including Student Evangelisation and Catechesis)
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments.

Your application should address the criteria above. 

Referee Reports are required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview. Please see the instructions and templates below for further information.

Additional information:

• Position Description – Assistant Principal Mission (primary) 
• Referee Instructions
• Referee Report - Parish Priest, Administrator
• Referee Report - Professional
• Click this link  Tweed Region for information on our Diocese and region

Enquiries: ***********@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 9.00 am, Friday 4 September 2026

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.