St Patrick’s School | Allora | P-6

Principal - Primary School

Permanent full time – commencing 1 January 2026

Enrolment numbers 84

Principal Level 1 | $177,346 – $185,400 per annum + super and benefits

Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a relational, resourceful and innovative educational leader who is actively engaged in the teaching and learning in classrooms. This role will see you inspire our mission of believing in and creating a better world with high-quality and inclusive education for all students.

In this rewarding role, you will nurture and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, the parish and broader community. This role will see you actively engage in school and local community events and celebrations. As a strategic and operational leader, you will ensure responsible stewardship of financial and capital resources.

You will be part of a Principal group of system leaders who contribute to the development of system-wide priorities.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description and the TCS Leadership Framework.

About You

previous principal experience will be highly regarded

demonstrated success in leading teaching and learning

experience in effectively leading a connected approach to student engagement, wellbeing, behaviour and academics

experience in leading and motivating a team to implement contemporary, high-quality education and service to a school community

an active member of a Catholic Sunday Eucharistic community

working towards or completion of post graduate qualifications in Religious Education, Educational Leadership or Theology

hold or be eligible to hold, registration as a teacher in Queensland

willingness to travel and work flexible hours when needed

About the school

St Patrick’s School has a proud tradition of providing outstanding Catholic education to the Allora community for over 100 years. This tradition is built on the values of love, dignity, integrity, justice and compassion – continuing the work of the founding Sisters of St Joseph. Welcoming all, the dedicated staff nurture the unique value and worth of each student enabling them to flourish. Committed to working alongside parents, with shared expectations of high academic standards and a strong faith tradition, this little rural school is achieving great things together.

The community you will be joining

Sitting just off the highway between Toowoomba and Warwick, Allora is known as the ‘best little town on the Downs’. Allora has a strong sense of history, with charming streetscapes, heritage buildings and memorials. Vast fields of sunflowers line the highways near Allora every summer, drawing tourists to the area. Allora also enjoys a number of annual events including the Allora Heritage Weekend, Allora Autumn Festival and the Allora Community Auction.

How to apply

Please address your application to Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director: Catholic Schools.

Click ‘apply’ to submit and include

a written response addressed to the Executive Director: Catholic Schools, Dr Pat Coughlan, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description and the TCS Leadership Framework

your resume

Please email the following documents as part of your application prior to the closing date to [email protected]

Referee Report by Parish Priest

Referee Report by Current Supervisor

a copy of your baptism certificate

If you require further information about this role, please email Senior Education Leader, Marty Savage at [email protected]

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Principals Agreement 2024 - 2028 | Fair Work Commission with references to Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.