Principalship Notre Dame Catholic Primary School, Cloverdale

Principalship at Notre Dame Catholic Primary School, Cloverdale

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Notre Dame Catholic Primary School based in Cloverdale commencing 1 January 2027.

School Profile

Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is a vibrant co-educational Catholic primary school catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. Located in Cloverdale, the school was established in 2010 following the amalgamation of Notre Dame School, Cloverdale and Holy Name School, Carlisle. Today, it operates as a two-stream primary school and is recognised for its strong sense of community, commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, and focus on nurturing the whole child.

Guided by its motto, Founded on Faith, Notre Dame Catholic Primary School embraces the rich charisms of the Mercy and Presentation Sisters, whose legacy continues to inspire the school's mission and values. Strong partnerships with the local parish, an engaged Catholic School Advisory Council, and an active Parents and Friends Association contribute to a welcoming and connected community where students and families are known, valued and supported.

In partnership with parents, the school provides a contemporary Catholic education that supports the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and social development of every student. Staff are committed to fostering a culture of learning, wellbeing and belonging, empowering students to achieve their personal best and grow as confident, compassionate and faith-filled young people.

This is an exciting opportunity for an authentic and contemporary educational leader to build on the school's strong foundations and lead Notre Dame Catholic Primary School into its next chapter of growth and success.

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

Catholic Identity

• Authentic, faith-filled leader who models a personal commitment to Christ and actively witnesses Gospel values, fostering a Christ-centred community that strengthens the Catholic identity of the school through the charisms of the Mercy and Presentation Sisters, sacramental life, parish partnerships, and faith formation.
• Capacity to foster an inclusive Catholic community where faith, culture and learning are integrated, ensuring all students and families feel welcomed, valued and connected while maintaining a strong Catholic identity.

Education

• Contemporary instructional leader with strong curriculum knowledge who promotes high-quality teaching, evidence-informed practice, and continuous improvement, with a particular commitment to strong Early Years foundations and improved student learning outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusive education, ensuring diverse learners, including EAL/D students and those with additional needs, are supported within a balanced approach to academic excellence, wellbeing, and inquiry-based learning.

Community

• Highly relational and visible leader who builds trust through open communication and strong partnerships with staff, students, families, Catholic School Advisory Council, P&F, the parish, and the wider community.
• Ability to nurture a positive culture of belonging, collaboration and mutual respect while strengthening community engagement and shared responsibility for holistic student outcomes.

Stewardship 

• Strategic and future-focused leader who honours the school's history and traditions while planning for sustainable growth, facilities’ development and long-term school improvement.
• Builder of a supportive and accountable professional culture that values staff wellbeing, professional growth, collaboration, transparency and effective resource management.

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 WA Working with Children Check (WA 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://www.nds.wa.edu.au/

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Friday 28 August 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.