Principalship St Lawrence Primary School, Balcatta

Principalship for St Lawrence Primary School, Balcatta

Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the role of Principalship at St Lawrence Primary School based in Balcatta commencing Term 3, 2025. 

School profile

St Lawrence Primary School is a welcoming, faith-filled community where every child is recognised as a unique gift from God. Grounded in Gospel values, the school supports the spiritual, academic, emotional, social and physical development of each student.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1960 and supported by the Salvatorian Order, St Lawrence serves the Parish of St Lawrence and Mary Immaculate in Balcatta. It provides a high-quality Catholic education within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Students enjoy rich, engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. A strong focus on pastoral care ensures all students feel safe, valued and respected.

The school works in partnership with families, recognising parents as the first educators. Staff are collaborative, reflective and committed to ongoing professional growth and evidence-informed practice.

With a strong Catholic identity and a passion for lifelong learning, St Lawrence inspires students to become confident, compassionate contributors to society.

Please visit the school website for further details: St Lawrence Primary School Balcatta. 

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

• Nurtures a culture of compassion and service where Catholic Christian values are reflected in everyday actions, attitudes and interactions.
• Witnesses to a strong personal faith and fosters a culture of rituals, practices and symbols that invites students, staff and families into a deeper relationship with Christ.
• Inspires and leads a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement, research-informed pedagogy, data-driven strategies, and professional growth, ensuring consistency in educational practices.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of curriculum development, student-centred learning, and best practices to support all students in achieving their God-given potential through quality learning experiences.
• Demonstrates approachability, empathy and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional pastoral care, prioritising the dignity, safety and well-being of all members of the school community.
• Leverages highly developed interpersonal skills to foster open communication and build mutually respectful, positive relationships with school, parish and community stakeholders.
• Fosters a culture where all staff receive regular, constructive feedback and are supported in their professional growth and development, driving continuous improvement in practice.
• Collaborates with school, system and community members to plan, manage and sustain finances and facilities that meet current and future needs, while promoting and encouraging sustainability initiatives to care for the environment.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• Master’s degree or progress towards completion 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 apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2.00pm Friday 2 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.