Principalship St Maria Goretti's Catholic School, Redcliffe

Principalship for St Maria Goretti’s Catholic School, Redcliffe

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at St Maria Goretti’s Catholic School based in Redcliffe commencing Term 3, 2025 (or negotiable with the Executive Director). 

School profile

St Maria Goretti’s Catholic School is a vibrant, double-stream co-educational primary school with approximately 431 students, proudly serving the Redcliffe and Belmont communities for over 60 years. Catering for students from 4-Year-Old Kindergarten to Year 6, the school is founded on strong Catholic values and is committed to nurturing the spiritual, academic, and social growth of every child.

The school embraces inclusive and culturally responsive education, exemplified through the ‘Moort Waabiny’ Aboriginal Playgroup, supporting Indigenous children aged 0–4 and their families.

Following a major redevelopment, the school offers state-of-the-art facilities, including modern learning spaces, a nature playground, an undercover gymnasium, and exceptional assembly areas.

St Maria Goretti’s staff work in close partnership with families to support each child’s unique gifts, though a whole school pedagogical approach, a dedicated teaching team ensures that students engaging in meaningful, personalised learning that fosters curiosity, confidence, and lifelong skills.

With a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, St Maria Goretti’s is a place where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

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

Catholic Identity

• Demonstrates a strong and visible commitment to the Catholic faith, fostering a Christ-centred and child-focused school culture that integrates faith, life and culture.
• Builds authentic connections with the Parish Priest and parish community, actively leading and encouraging participation in religious celebrations and staff formation opportunities.

Education

•  Leads contemporary, evidence-based learning with a deep understanding of high impact pedagogies, balancing student engagement with educational rigour.
• Supports the diverse learning needs of all students, promoting spirituality, wellbeing, inclusion, and personalised learning approaches that cater for varied abilities and styles.

Community

• Promotes an inclusive, multicultural environment that celebrates diversity in culture, religion, and family structures, ensuring every family feels welcomed and valued including for First Nations students, staff and families.
• Fosters strong, collaborative relationships with all members of the school community including the P&F, School Board, parish, and local initiatives such as First Nations playgroups and the Fathering Project.

Stewardship

• Models religious and ethical leadership with a strong sense of responsibility for sustainable resource management and the care of school assets.
• Encourages a culture of giving and community partnership, engaging families, parish, and local networks to enhance the school’s mission and strategic goals.

Essential 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 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 Monday 9 June 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 First Nations 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.