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Principal St Joseph's School, Waroona

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Date: 4 Sep 2024

Location: AU

Company: Catholic Education Western Australia Limited

 

Principalship for St Joseph's School, Waroona

 

 

School Profile

 

St Joseph's School Waroona is an award-winning school with 175 students founded by the Order of Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1943. We are committed to ensuring every child experiences sustained growth in literacy and numeracy, while engaging in innovative STEAM programs that inspire a love for learning. Our school has recently undergone significant maintenance, including new roofs and classroom renovations, resulting in vibrant new learning spaces.

 

Students are developed holistically, focusing on their wellbeing within the embrace of our Catholic community. With a dedicated approach to restorative justice, we foster positive relationships across the whole school community through respect, inclusion, cooperation and accountability. Our commitment to the MJR (Making Jesus Real) philosophy, underpins a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusivity.

 

Partnering closely with the entire Waroona community and local Parish, we collaborate with local organisations, including Waroona District High School and the police and fire departments to enhance and strengthen community connections.

 

We’re committed to enhancing literacy through programs such as Structured Literacy, Talk for Writing and targeted interventions such as MiniLit and MacqLit. Students are supported through essential programs like the Breakfast Club. Inclusive education is provided through specialist subjects, supporting the needs of students with special needs, and fostering child agency so that every student’s voice is valued.

 

 

In addition to the Duties and Responsibilities of Principals, the community is seeking a principal who:

 

  • Leads the Catholic Identity of the school community through a personal commitment to faith.
  • Honours the unique charism of St Joseph’s Primary School.
  • Fosters positive partnerships with our Parish and strategic partnerships with the broader community.
  • Is visible and accessible to maintain positive relationships with students, staff and families.
  • Proactively monitors and supports student and staff wellbeing.  
  • Maximises learning opportunities for students via evidence-based, high impact and inclusive teaching practices.
  • Provides staff with regular feedback on performance and is actively involved with professional development initiatives.
  • Can communicate and interact with others in a manner that inspires and influences best outcomes for the school.

 

Essential Selection Criteria:

  • Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
  • Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
  • Minimum four (4) year tertiary qualification (progress towards a master's or higher is advantageous).
  • Current Teachers Registration for Western Australia (TRBWA).
  • Current WA Working with Children Check (WA WWCC).

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration based on school size and enrolment numbers.
  • Additional 2.5% superannuation above guarantee.
  • Vehicle available for personal use with co-contribution.
  • System Leaders Renewal Leave.
  • Additional leave for wellbeing and Catholic Day.
  • Access to high quality professional learning and development.
  • Discounted rates on corporate health insurance and wellbeing initiatives.

 

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants will need to produce an application which includes a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, a curriculum vitae, contact information for professional referees and your Parish Priest, and a leadership SAO. All applications are received through the website which will require you to create or log-in to your personal profile.

 

Please note there have been some minor changes made in the application process and information can be accessed here:

 

All applications should reach The Executive Director via the Apply Now button no later than 2pm on 19 September 2024.  For any queries please contact: principalappointment@cewa.edu.au

 

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.