Assistant Principal

St Denis School - JOONDANNA School Principal : Mrs Sarah Potts School Address : 2 Orchid Street Joondanna WA 6060 Phone Number : ********* Fax Number : ********* Email Address : ***********************.
Web Site : *********************.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing Position Details St Denis School, located in the heart of the Joondanna, proudly serves 250 students from Pre-Kindy to Year 6.
We are dedicated to supporting every student in realising their full potential, while celebrating the diversity of cultures, skills, and talents that enrich our school.
Our strong sense of community pride and inclusivity is at the heart of who we are.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and innovative educator and leader to join the St Denis leadership team.
Joining the Principal and Assistant Principal, you will play an integral role in supporting students and staff, while working collaboratively to lead key school initiatives, nurture staff growth, and uphold excellence in teaching and learning throughout the school.
This role also carries a specialist subject teaching load, providing the opportunity to remain actively engaged in the classroom while contributing to school leadership.
Selection Criteria Promotion of Catholic Identity - Actively promote and strengthen the Catholic identity of the school through its vision, mission, values, and integration of faith into daily teaching and learning practices.
Leadership Across Domains - Demonstrate the skills and ability to support the Principal across the four leadership domains: Catholic Identity, Education, Community, and Stewardship.
Educational Knowledge and Innovation - Possess a strong knowledge of current educational research, pedagogies, and practices, with a passion for driving school improvement and leading educational change.
Commitment to Student Learning - Support a culture in which every student is recognised as capable of learning, ensuring high levels of engagement and achievement through quality teaching and learning practices.
Excellence and Accountability - Promote and celebrate the pursuit of excellence, while ensuring accountability and ongoing improvement at all levels of school life.
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills - Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, families, and parish.
Technology and IT Expertise - Demonstrate exceptional IT skills and the capacity to lead and support the integration of technology into teaching, learning, and administration to enhance student outcomes, streamline processes, and foster innovation.Qualifications Required Accreditation for Leadership.
A minimum of seven years relevant education experience.
Leadership experience OR experience as an Assistant Principal (desirable).
All enquiries should be directed to Sarah Potts and may be made via email at *********************** or by telephone on *********.
Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mrs Sarah Potts including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer, as well as a Parish Priest reference.
Please send applications by email to *********************** by 3pm 18 September 2025.
Interviews will be held in Week 10 of Term 3.
Application Requirements: Cover Letter (1 page) Curriculum Vitae Selection Criteria (1/2 page per selection criteria) In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School.
This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment.
Information is available from the TRBWA website.
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position.
To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check.
Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State.
A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website.
An application for a WWC must be made in person.Listed : 1st September, 2025 Applications Close : 18th September, 2025 Vacancy Number : 32392