Principalship St Kieran Catholic Primary School, Tuart Hill

Principalship at St Kieran Catholic Primary School, Tuart Hill

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

School Profile

St Kieran Catholic Primary School, Tuart Hill, is a co-educational Catholic primary school located close to the Perth CBD, catering for more than 480 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1920 by the Sisters of Mercy, the school has grown from its early beginnings of two Sisters teaching 100 students into a vibrant and well-established learning community.

The school is committed to delivering a comprehensive teaching and learning program that supports all students to achieve their personal best. A range of support and extension opportunities are available, including a strong commitment to students with disabilities. An Educational Support Centre provides targeted intervention programs across both mainstream and specialised settings.

St Kieran is also home to the only Early Intervention Centre within the Western Australian Catholic education system. The centre supports children aged three to six years with disabilities who are enrolled in Catholic schools and works in partnership with families to support early development and learning.

Guided by the charism of the Sisters of Mercy, the school's mission is to inspire a love of learning, personal excellence and a faith-filled commitment to justice. Centred on the example of Christ, the values of excellence, responsibility, justice, compassion, respect and belonging underpin all aspects of school life.

Recognising parents as the first educators of their children, St Kieran places great importance on fostering strong partnerships between home, school and parish. These relationships support students’ spiritual growth and strengthen the sense of belonging within the wider community.

Characterised by inclusive practices, strong community connections and a commitment to ensuring every student is known, safe and challenged in their learning, St Kieran Catholic Primary School nurtures confident, capable and compassionate young people who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and the wider Church.

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

Catholic Identity

• Authentic, faith-filled leader who models Gospel values and strengthens Catholic identity through visible witness, sacramental life, and alignment with Church mission and social teaching.
• Capacity to foster a culture of inclusivity grounded in Catholic tradition, ensuring dignity, belonging, and spiritual growth for all within a diverse school community.

Community

• Highly relational, visible, and approachable leader who builds strong, respectful partnerships with students, staff, families, parish, and the wider community.
• Skilled communicator who fosters trust, collaboration, and accountability, balancing support with clear expectations across a large and complex community.

Education

• Instructional leader with expertise in inclusive education, particularly in supporting students with disability (SWD) and diverse needs through flexible and responsive pedagogy.
• Capacity to lead high-quality teaching and learning, supporting staff development, intervention and extension, student engagement, and evidence-informed practice.

Stewardship

• Strategic leader with strong organisational and financial capability, able to progress capital development, manage growth, and steward specialised facilities such as the Ciaran Centre.
• Leader of a positive and sustainable staff culture, promoting wellbeing, professional growth, shared leadership, and effective use of resources.

General Criteria

• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education and the mission, identity, and traditions of the school.
• Proven leadership experience, with strong expertise in inclusive education and complex school environments.

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: www.stkieran.wa.edu.au/

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Tuesday, 21 July 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.