Principalship Holy Rosary School, Doubleview

Principalship at Holy Rosary School, Doubleview

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Holy Rosary School based in Doubleview commencing 1 January 2027 (or negotiable with the Executive Director). 

School Profile

Holy Rosary School, Doubleview is a vibrant, faith-filled Catholic primary school catering for students from Three-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six. Situated on the leafy hill of Doubleview and forming part of the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, the school is recognised for its welcoming community, strong Catholic identity, and commitment to nurturing the unique gifts and potential of every child.

Established in 1959, Holy Rosary has a proud history of providing high-quality Catholic education and continues to enjoy strong support from families, parishioners and the wider community. Guided by the Dominican tradition of Truth, Love and Knowledge and inspired by its motto, Veritas (Truth), the school fosters a culture where faith is lived authentically through the Making Jesus Real philosophy, encouraging students to bring the teachings of Jesus into their everyday interactions and relationships.

At Holy Rosary, learning is centred on exploration, imagination and investigation. Through a play-based and inquiry-focused approach in the early years, alongside evidence-informed teaching practices and differentiated learning throughout the school, students are challenged and supported to achieve their personal best. A strong focus on Literacy, Mathematics and problem-solving is complemented by specialist programs in Science, Italian, Music and Physical Education, as well as a range of enriching co-curricular opportunities including sport, choir, dance and academic clubs.

A defining strength of the school is its commitment to inclusive education through the Siena Centre, a specialised facility supporting students with a range of disabilities. Staffed by highly skilled and dedicated teachers and education assistants, the Siena Centre provides individualised programs while ensuring students remain connected to their mainstream classes and peers. This model reflects Holy Rosary's belief that every child is valued, known and supported to flourish within a genuinely inclusive learning community.

The school's contemporary facilities, including nature playgrounds, vibrant learning spaces, extensive technology programs and engaging outdoor environments, enhance opportunities for creativity, collaboration and student wellbeing. Supported by a highly engaged Parents and Friends Association and strong parish connections, Holy Rosary enjoys a culture of partnership, belonging and service.

The school seeks a faith-filled, relational and visionary Principal who will continue to strengthen its Catholic identity, champion excellence and inclusion, and build upon its strong tradition of student-centred learning. The successful candidate will lead with compassion and purpose, further developing the school's distinctive culture while guiding the ongoing growth and future aspirations of this thriving and highly regarded community.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, the community seeks a principal who:

Catholic Identity

• Provides authentic, faith-filled leadership that actively witnesses Gospel values and Christ-centred relationships, fostering a shared commitment to the Catholic mission, vision and educational goals of the school.
• Builds and sustains the school's Catholic identity through worship, liturgy, faith formation, parish partnerships and family engagement, cultivating a culture in which Catholic faith is experienced, celebrated and integrated into all aspects of school life.

Education

• Leads and inspires a clear and collaborative vision for educational excellence through evidence-based teaching, consistent whole-school practices, and the effective use of data to drive continuous improvement, while building staff capability through collaboration, mentoring and purposeful professional learning.
• Maintains high expectations for learning, wellbeing and behaviour, while fostering an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity, embeds equity and ensures every student, including those with additional needs, is supported through responsive learning pathways to flourish and achieve their full potential.

Community

• Employs highly effective communication and collaboration skills, building authentic partnerships with students, staff, families, parish and the wider community that strengthen engagement, shared ownership and commitment to the school's vision and improvement.
• Cultivates a welcoming, respectful and cohesive school community through a highly relational, visible and approachable leadership style that inspires trust, belonging and wellbeing, ensuring all students, staff and families feel known, valued, supported and connected.

Stewardship

• Fosters a positive, collaborative and accountable professional culture by building on existing strengths, prioritising staff wellbeing and professional growth, and leading change through clear expectations and effective communication.
• Exercises strategic, ethical and sustainable stewardship of human, financial and physical resources, making evidence-informed decisions that support the school’s vision, enhance learning environments and ensure long-term sustainability and high-quality outcomes for students and the wider school community.

Selection Criteria:

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• A collaborative and future-focused leader who understands and supports the strategic priorities of the broader Catholic Education system. 
• A relevant Master’s degree (or working towards completion) with the ability to apply advanced leadership and management principles to both the day-to-day and long-term leadership of a school is highly desirable.
• Current Teacher Registration for Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Current Working with Children Check (WA WWCC) or the ability to obtain one.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration based on school size and enrolment numbers.
• Additional 2.5% superannuation above the guarantee.
• Vehicle available for personal use with co-contribution.
• System Leader 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 submit an application that 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 must be submitted through the website, which will require you to create or log in to your personal profile.

Please refer to the following documentation for further information:

Principal Application Guide

Provision for Principal

Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

To visit the school website, follow this link: Welcome | Holy Rosary

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Friday, 30 October 2026.

For any queries, please contact Tania Lal, Principal Employment Advisor, on (08) 9380 1824 or email principalappointment@cewa.edu.au. 

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.