Principalship La Salle College, Middle Swan

Principalship for La Salle College, Middle Swan 
The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at La Salle College based in Middle Swan commencing Term 3, 2025. 

School profile
La Salle College is a modern and innovative Catholic co-educational secondary school located in the Swan Valley region of Western Australia. Founded by the Lasallian Order in 1954, the College is deeply rooted in the rich history of the Catholic Church and the Lasallian Brotherhood. Its legacy, however, stretches back even further, drawing on the strength and spirit of the Midland parishes from the early 1900s.

The College offers students from remote and regional First Nations communities the opportunity to attend a Catholic school. The offsite Boarding House is staffed by a dedicated team that provide students with a home away from home experience with plans to move onsite in 2026.

La Salle College is proud to include an Education Support Centre (ESC) which provides tailored assistance for students with disabilities. The College also has a Learning Support Department that works with a significant number of students both in mainstream classes and small groups. Along with our teachers, these staff teams work tirelessly to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.  

La Salle College’s vision is to create and nurture lifelong learners who are Christ-centred, resilient and innovative contributors to an ever-changing world. The College seeks to empower students to become leaders who uplift others, to inspire its community to reflect the values of the Catholic faith, and to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Above all, La Salle College places high value on the safety, wellbeing and development of every student and staff member, creating a connected and supportive environment where all can thrive.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, the community seeks a principal who can demonstrate practical skills and experience in:

Catholic Identity

• Bears witness to personal faith and commits to the personal growth and development in catechesis of themselves and all staff, while providing active, visible, and authentic witness to their faith. 
• Promotes a culture of rituals and practices that enable students and staff to reflect on their own faith and values.
• Leads with respect for the past and enhances the mission and values of St. John Baptist De La Salle, including the celebration of holy days and the connection to the broader Lasallian network.

Education

• Leads a model of professional practice that involves collaboration with others to bring about school improvement, innovation, and change, informed by current school data, educational issues, and effective research. 
• Creates a culture in which all students are recognised as having the ability to learn and achieve their God-given potential through quality learning experiences.
• Further enhances inclusivity and diversity and integrates modern technology and pedagogy to enable success and growth of all students.

Community

• Recognises the diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds of students and staff, highlighting the importance of community engagement and support.
• Ensures that the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of students is the highest priority, making sure the voice of each child is heard in all undertakings.
• Focuses on the wellbeing of students and staff, including mental health support, fostering a positive school culture, and handling difficult situations effectively.

Stewardship

• Provides a safe environment and adequate facilities that support the delivery of the school curriculum.
• Empowers and utilises the leadership skills and capacity of teachers and students.
• Manages financial aspects of the school effectively, especially given the building of an on-site boarding facility and current school upgrades.

Selection Criteria:

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic schools, preferably in a Year 7 to 12 setting, with an understanding of the unique context of boarding is highly desirable.
• Developed understanding of governance, finance, issue resolution and compliance practices.
• 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 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 refer to the following documentation for further information:
Guide for Applying for the Role of Principal
Provision for Principal
Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

To visit the school website, follow this link: La Salle College, Middle Swan. 
 

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2.00pm Friday 16 May 2025. 

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

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Frist Nation 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.