Assistant Principal (Primary)

Catholic Education Western Australia; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Western Australia is looking for an Assistant Principal – Primary for a full-time, fixed-term role at St Mary's College in Broome. This leadership position involves supporting staff and enhancing student engagement through quality teaching and community involvement.

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding educator with a commitment to Catholic values and a strong vision for school improvement. Additional qualifications include a current teaching registration and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years relevant educational experience.
• Experience in Catholic Education is highly desirable.
• Proven capacity to build a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong vision for educational leadership.
• Support staff in delivering high quality teaching.
• Promote inclusive learning and community engagement.
• Lead extracurricular activities and family engagement structures.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Community engagement

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Year 10 or higher tertiary qualifications

Current registration with the Teachers Registration Board WA

Current Working with Children Check WA

Accreditation to Lead in a Catholic School

Job description

St Mary's College is a pre‑K‑12 college located in Broome, Western Australia, and is seeking an Assistant Principal – Primary for a fixed‑term, full‑time position. The primary campus on Dakas Street caters for students from pre‑kindergarten to Year 6.

Role Overview

This position requires a committed leader who demonstrates a strong vision for educational leadership, supports staff in delivering high quality teaching, and promotes a culture of inclusive learning and community engagement.

Essential Criteria

• Committed leader giving active witness to Catholic beliefs.
• Outstanding educator with vision for staff leadership and student outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of current educational practices to develop curriculum and school improvement.
• Support a culture where every student is recognized as capable of learning and is actively engaged.
• Active member of the College community, promoting and supporting K‑12 College life.
• Positive and enthusiastic leader committed to extra‑curricular activities and family engagement structures.
• Well‑developed written and oral communication skills and capacity to build and develop teams.
• Maintain high standard of confidentiality and professionalism.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Strong understanding of latest educational research and thinking.
• Proven capacity to build a positive school culture.
• Experience using technology and innovation to enhance learning experiences.
• Collaborative work as a member of a K‑12 Executive team.
• Excellent understanding and commitment to the learning needs of First Nations students.
• Demonstrated competence in interpersonal skills.
• Adequate community building among staff, students and parents.
• Relevant experience in a similar position and/or Catholic Education.

Qualifications Required

• Year 10 or higher tertiary qualifications.
• Current registration with the Teachers Registration Board WA.
• Current Working with Children Check WA.
• Completed or close to completing Accreditation to Lead in a Catholic School.
• Minimum of seven years relevant educational experience.

Application Notes

• Closing Date for Applications: 12:00 pm, 8 July 2026.
• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Australia and have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.
• On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check.