<p>Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School, Cowes is the first Catholic school established on Phillip Island. Opening on 29 January 2018 with an initial enrolment of 18 students from Foundation to Year 5, the school has experienced steady growth and now welcomes 110 students from Foundation to Year 6.</p> <p>The school’s mission is to provide a Catholic education grounded in the Gospels and the teachings of Christ, as part of the broader mission of the Catholic Church. It is committed to fostering a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for families while delivering a high-quality, holistic education.</p> <p>Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School is committed to cultivating environmental stewardship and encouraging global citizenship among students. Guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and enabled by expert teacher practice, the school delivers the Victorian curriculum and Diocesan Religious Education curriculum, providing a comprehensive education and learning progression for all its students.</p> <p><i><strong>Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School is seeking a Principal who is committed to delivering a high-quality Catholic education with a focus on:</strong></i></p> <ul> <li><i><strong>Catholic Identity and Religious Education</strong></i></li> <li><i><strong>Expert Teacher Practice and Improved Student Learning Outcomes</strong></i></li> <li><i><strong>Leadership for Learning</strong></i></li> <li><i><strong>Child Safety</strong></i></li> </ul> <p><br><i><strong>For a detailed Principal Application Package please contact:</strong></i></p> <p><i>Mr Richard Wans</i></p> <p><i>Manager: Leadership and School Registration</i></p> <p><i>Email: </i><a href="http://<a href='mailto:rwans@doscel.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20-%20Our%20Lady%20Star%20of%20the%20Sea%20Primary%20School%2C%20Cowes%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>rwans@doscel.catholic.edu.au</a>" rel="nofollow"><i></i></a><i><a href="mailto:rwans@doscel.catholic.edu.au?subject=Principal%20-%20Our%20Lady%20Star%20of%20the%20Sea%20Primary%20School%2C%20Cowes%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">rwans@doscel.catholic.edu.au</a></i></p> <p><i><strong>Closing date for applications: Monday 13 October 2025</strong></i></p>