St Joseph’s Primary School, Leeton

St Joseph’s Primary School is located in the Riverina city of Leeton, with modern facilities and large playing areas for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Ours is a place of spirituality, where our students come to know Jesus through life at our school. It is our goal each day, for your child to find our school a place of faith, friendship, joy, discovery, challenge and learning.

St Joseph’s had its inception in 1917 and, from humble beginnings, the school has grown into a modern, well-equipped community of more than 300 children. The charism of the Josephite sisters has continued throughout the school’s history.

Leeton is a vibrant town thriving on its diverse agricultural sector, particularly rice and cotton production. The town boasts picturesque landscapes and hosts various cultural events, markets, and festivals throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

See more about the St Joseph’s community, here

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Join Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) and become part of a supportive community spanning twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

As a Faith Leader, the Catholic School Assistant Principal models faith in action, supporting the Principal in leading the school community to develop a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a high-quality Catholic education for all students.

The Assistant Principal:

• Is a key member of the school Leadership Team.
• Exercises a unique professional relationship of support and loyalty to the Principal and to the school Leadership Team.
• Contributes to the collaborative decision-making processes.
• Assists the Principal in the planning, implementation and evaluation of school improvement.
• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of effective teaching practice within the school to improve student achievement.

View the Applicant Information Pack here.

What We Can Offer

• Full-Time Temporary (Maternity Leave Replacement) Position
• Commencing Monday 12 October 2026 – Sunday 18 July 2027
• 0.5 FTE Teaching 0.5FTE Assistant Principal
• Salary Determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service, plus Assistant Principal allowance $35, 716 per annum
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position or would like further information, please contact Anita Stibbard via email at [email protected]

A formal application would consist of:

• A current CV, outlining your full career history
• A cover letter of no more than 3 pages describing your experience and capabilities with reference to the “Areas of Responsibility” in the Position Description
• Details of three referees:
  • One referee must be your Parish Priest from your local parish of worship.
  • If you’re a current Principal, one of your referees must be from an internal senior position of authority from your Diocese.
  • For other leadership levels, one of your referees must be your current Principal.

Your referees will be contacted prior to shortlisting.

All applications must be sent to [email protected]  

Applications Close Sunday 28th June at 11.59pm AEST.

CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team. 

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.