Assistant Principal

About This Role

An Assistant Principal who is dynamic, passionate, and exemplary is sought to join a small, single-stream co-educational primary school with a strong sense of community. This role involves demonstrating a passion for teaching and learning, and living one's faith in daily life, catering to children from Pre-Kindy to Year 6 with an emphasis on pastoral care.

Requirements

• Be an active member of the Catholic Church
• Demonstrate high levels of competency across the domains of Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents and the parish in developing a positive community culture
• Possess an excellent understanding of, and experience with, Early Childhood Education
• Exhibit exemplary knowledge of both SCSA curriculum and the AITSL standards, and how to assist teachers in aligning their pedagogy and professional development to meet these standards
• Possess the demonstrated ability to use data to make informed decisions to lead staff in raising student levels of achievement and school improvement processes
• Experience in the delivery and implementation of Promoting Literacy Development (PLD) program and Brightpath Writing tool
• Experience coordinating and delivering the REA, Pat testing, NAPLAN and other online platforms
• Be a proven leader with an ability to use initiative, introduce new curriculum ideas, drive change and inspire and lead staff
• Demonstrate a willingness to work in a committed and collaborative Leadership Team in a flexible and supportive manner
• Accreditation to Lead the Religious Education Learning Area
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent 4 year qualification
• A minimum of seven years teaching experience
• Appropriate CEWA accreditation
• Have a current TRBWA Registration and a current Working with Children Card

Nice to have:

• The ability to navigate and lead data interrogation through Learning Insights is highly desirable.

Important Details

• Contract: full-time temporary position for 2027

Application Process

• Submit a full Curriculum Vitae including a covering letter addressing the selection criteria
• Include the names and contact numbers of three referees, including the current employer and Parish Priest
• Applications are to be sent via email by 5pm, Tuesday 3 November

About the Company

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is a small, single stream co-educational primary school that caters for children from Pre-Kindy to Year 6. The school has an emphasis on pastoral care and knowing its students and community well, and enjoys a close relationship with its parish and strong support and involvement of its parent community. It offers a vibrant and varied curriculum with great opportunities for students that cater for their different needs and interests.