Principalship Holy Spirit School, City Beach

Principalship at Holy Spirit School, City Beach

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Holy Spirit School based in City Beach commencing 1 January 2027. 

School Profile

Established in 1964 by the Dominican Sisters, Holy Spirit School, City Beach is a vibrant Catholic primary school serving families from Holy Spirit Parish and the surrounding community from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

Guided by its motto, "Strive with Spirit," Holy Spirit is a Christ-centred learning community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. Renowned for its warm and welcoming culture, the school embraces the belief that it is a small school with a big heart, fostering strong relationships, a deep sense of belonging, and a commitment to the wellbeing and success of every student.

Holy Spirit is dedicated to educational excellence through a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, high-quality teaching, and personalised learning that supports the growth of every child. A distinctive feature of the school is its commitment to innovation and creativity through STEAM education, with students engaging in experiences that promote critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and resilience. Leadership opportunities, co-curricular activities, and a strong pastoral care framework further support students to become confident, capable, and compassionate young people.

Holy Spirit enjoys a highly engaged and supportive parent community, with families actively contributing to school life and partnering with staff to create a nurturing and well-resourced learning environment. The school also maintains a strong relationship with Holy Spirit Parish, supporting the faith formation of students through parish-based, family-centred, and school-supported sacramental programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a faith-filled and visionary leader to lead a thriving Catholic school community committed to excellence in faith, learning, and wellbeing.

In addition to fulfilling the Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal, the community is seeking a leader who demonstrates the following qualities:

Catholic Identity

• Authentic, faith-filled leader who actively witnesses Gospel values and strengthens Catholic identity through visible Catholic leadership, sacramental life, parish partnership, and a culture centred on Christ.
• Capacity to nurture the spiritual, moral, emotional, physical and social development of every student, fostering a community where faith, inclusion, service and belonging are lived daily.

Education

• Instructional leader committed to high-quality teaching and learning, with the ability to lead curriculum improvement, strengthen student outcomes, and support contemporary evidence-informed practice.
• Capacity to support diverse learners through inclusive practices, targeted intervention, effective engagement support, and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves their God-given potential.

Community

• Highly relational, visible and approachable leader who builds trusting partnerships with students, staff, families, parish and the wider community, maintaining the strong sense of belonging that characterises Holy Spirit School.
• Skilled communicator who listens, consults and collaborates effectively, fostering open communication, positive relationships, and shared ownership of the school’s vision.

Stewardship

• Strategic and financially astute leader who understands the realities of a single-stream school and can ensure sustainable resourcing, future planning, infrastructure development and effective resource management.
• Builder of a positive professional culture that values staff wellbeing, trust, collaboration, accountability, professional growth and strong leadership at all levels.

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).
• Eligibility to hold a current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC).

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: https://holyspirit.wa.edu.au/. 

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2pm, Wednesday 14 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.