Principalship St Martin de Porres, Broome

Principalship for St Martin de Porres, Broome 

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at St Martin de Porres based in Broome commencing 1 January 2026. 

School Profile

St Martin de Porres School is a Catholic co-educational secondary CaRE (Curriculum and Re-engagement in Education) school located in Broome. Established to support young people who find mainstream schooling challenging, the school offers a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment focused on wellbeing and personal growth.

Guided by the motto “In love and harmony we grow,” the school’s dedicated staff prioritise seeing, hearing, and valuing each student without judgement. Relationships are built on mutual trust and respect, creating a community that feels more like a family than a traditional school.

The school’s educational model is grounded in trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and strength-based approaches. With a high staff-to-student ratio (one adult to twelve students), the school ensures personalised support that enhances resilience, learning outcomes, and overall life satisfaction.

Rooted in Catholic values and a commitment to human dignity and the common good, St Martin de Porres School empowers young people to re-engage with education and discover their potential in a supportive and welcoming setting.

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

Catholic Identity

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic values and practices, including the ability to integrate and promote the Catholic identity of the school through regular liturgical celebrations and fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of empathy and a pastoral approach to care by being approachable, supportive, and actively engaged in the parish community, helping ensure the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of students, staff, and families.

Education

• Prioritises academic excellence and the holistic development of students by guiding teaching staff and maintaining high standards to help ensure students graduate with strong qualifications and a clear academic direction.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility by actively engaging with the school community each day, responding to the evolving needs of students, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through a visible, hands-on leadership approach.

Community

• Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with families, other schools, external services, and First Nations communities by being outgoing, supportive, and handling all interactions with cultural sensitivity and care to foster positive associations with the school.
• Actively engages with the key stakeholders of the community to foster a collaborative environment where their input is valued and meaningfully integrated into the school’s strategic development.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to long-term stability by providing consistent leadership that drives positive change and supports the school’s ongoing growth and development within a stable and supportive environment for students.
• Effectively manages school resources by being visible and accessible within the school community, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support the school’s mission and strategic goals.

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:

Principal Application Guide

Provision for Principal

Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

To visit the school website, follow this link: https://www.smdp.wa.edu.au/.  

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2.00pm Friday 29 August 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.