St Mary’s Primary School - Ararat · Victoria
Principal
PrincipalPrincipal / Head of School
St Mary’s Primary School in Ararat, Victoria, is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Principal to lead its Catholic primary school from January 2027. The role involves guiding faith, learning, wellbeing and community partnerships across six classes, with enrolments expected to increase from 114 students in 2026 to 120 in 2027.
- Commences January 2027
- Six classes and projected enrolment growth
- Specialist programs include Chinese and Digital Technologies
- Recently refurbished learning environments
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Lead St Mary’s Catholic primary school full-time on a fixed-term basis, commencing January 2027. The principal works with students, staff, families, parish and Catholic Education Ballarat across faith formation, learning, wellbeing, staff development, resources and school improvement.
What they’re looking for
- Authentic Catholic leadership grounded in faith and service
- Experience leading high-quality learning and teaching
- Relationship-focused approach to families and community partnerships
- Strategic leadership of improvement, innovation and sustainable growth
- Ability to develop staff and strengthen professional culture
- Responsible stewardship of people, resources and facilities
About the school
St Mary’s is a welcoming Catholic primary school in Ararat, with projected enrolments of 114 students in 2026 and 120 in 2027 across six classes. It uses a Learning Community Model, Explicit Direct Instruction and specialist programs, with recently refurbished learning spaces and support for literacy, speech and social-emotional development.
How to apply
Download the Principal Information and Application Guide for application details. Applications close at 12pm on 20 November 2026; confidential enquiries may be directed to the education consultant or talent acquisition partner.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Principal
- Role
- Principal / Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Listed
- 27 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Lead a thriving Catholic primary school in Ararat, shaping faith, learning and community while building on strong foundations and future growth. Principal St Mary's Primary School, Ararat The Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) is seeking an inspiring and…”
The school
- Address
- Moore St, ARARAT, VIC