Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching - St John's College, Woodlawn
- Lead the development and implementation of Learning and Teaching programs.
- Foster a strong Catholic identity and mission within the school community.
- Support student academic and well-being outcomes through effective leadership.
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 John's College, Woodlawn
Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching
Full-time, permanent position. Commencing 27 January 2027.
Relocation assistance available
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Overview of school:
St John's College, Woodlawn is a co-educational Catholic Secondary College situated in a charming rural setting 5km from Lismore and just over half an hour from Ballina and Byron Bay. The current enrolments are around 770.
Overview of role:
The Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching has a co-responsible leadership role in contributing to the ongoing creation of the parish school as an animated, effective center of Catholic identity and mission which ignites students’ passion to live an intentional faith life within the Church.
Applicants must:
- hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
- have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
- comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
- be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant teaching and postgraduate qualifications at Masters Level or above in an appropriate field for the position, e.g. Educational Leadership or willingness to obtain.
- Leads by example through a commitment to the Catholic faith, responsive to Jesus’ mission to those on the margins of society.
- Leadership experience in Catholic schools in the domain of Learning and Teaching.
- Experience leading and implementing the School and Diocesan Strategic Plans and accountabilities.
- Able to lead Learning and Teaching programs and strategies to support student academic and well-being outcomes; with high-level understanding of policy compliance requirements.
- Highly developed relational skills as evident in interactions with staff, students and families.
- Compliance with or progress towards compliance with Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW.
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 - Learning & Teaching (secondary)
- Referee Instructions
- Referee Report - Parish Priest, Administrator
- Referee Report - Professional
- Click this link
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Applications close: 9am Thursday, 16 July 2026.
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