Richmond Christian College · New South Wales
Head of Primary
Area schoolHead of Faculty / Department
Richmond Christian College in Ballina, New South Wales, is seeking a permanent, full-time Head of Primary for 2027. The role leads the PK–Year 6 school within a PK–12 setting, supporting about 12 staff and 175 students, with an approximate 0.4 FTE leadership release and 0.6 FTE classroom teaching load. Applications close 23 October 2026.
- Christian teacher and leader required
- PK–Year 6 primary school leadership
- Approximately 0.4 FTE leadership release
- Currently supports 12 staff and 175 students
Closes 23 Oct 2026
Applications close 23 Oct 2026.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Head of Primary role beginning in 2027, leading the PK–Year 6 school within the wider PK–12 college. The role combines approximately 0.4 FTE leadership release with a 0.6 FTE classroom teaching load, supporting around 12 staff and 175 students. The Head of Primary is part of the Senior Executive team and reports to the Principal, with responsibilities for strategic direction and daily primary-school operations.
What they’re looking for
- Christian teacher active in a local Christian church
- Experience leading primary staff and students
- Strong Christian role modelling
- Commitment to student-centred and responsive teaching
- High standards of teaching practice
- Initiative in strengthening primary-school provision
About the school
Richmond Christian College is a growing school in Ballina, in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, with 352 students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12. It provides a Christ-centred, biblically grounded education focused on identity, purpose, hope and academic learning.
How to apply
Email the completed Head of Primary application form, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and supporting documents to the college's employment contact. Applications close on 23 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Head of Faculty / Department
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 28 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“An exciting opportunity is available for a Christian leader to join our dedicated team in 2027. We are seeking expressions of interest from Christian teachers who desire to play a critical role in the strategic direction of the College’s future.…”
The school
- Address
- 7 Gallans Road, Ballina, NSW