Principalship St Mary's Catholic School, Boyup Brook

Principalship at St Mary’s Catholic School, Boyup Brook

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at St Mary’s Catholic School based in Boyup Brook commencing 1 January 2027. 

School Profile

St Mary’s Catholic School, Boyup Brook, is a co-educational Catholic primary school catering for 66 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Located in the rural community of Boyup Brook in the Southwest region of Western Australia, the school was established in 1957 and has a long-standing reputation as a vibrant and family-centred learning community grounded in Gospel values.

Guided by its motto, “Growing Through Christ,” St Mary’s is committed to the education of the whole child through the integration of faith, life and learning. The school’s core values of Courtesy, Kindness, Respect and Pride are embedded throughout the school community and reflected in the relationships between students, staff and families. Staff work in partnership with a highly supportive parent community to create a caring, inclusive and well-resourced environment where individual student needs are recognised and supported.

St Mary’s offers a diverse and engaging curriculum with strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, supported by specialist intervention and extension programs across year levels. The school’s small enrolment enables staff to build strong relationships with students and provide personalised learning opportunities that encourage confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

Specialist learning areas include The Arts, Technology, AUSLAN, Sport and Science. Students participate in Visual Arts and Drama programs and student artwork is regularly showcased at the local Dinninup Show. Digital and Design Technologies provide students with hands-on opportunities in coding, design thinking and digital literacy. Science learning focuses on inquiry, experimentation and STEM-based problem solving across Biological, Chemical, Physical and Earth & Space sciences.

Sport is an important part of school life, with students participating in athletics, swimming, soccer, football, netball and hockey, as well as interschool carnivals and the school’s unique upper-primary triathlon event. Student wellbeing is strongly supported through a school culture that prioritises compassion, encouragement and belonging.

The school also offers the “Learn & Grow” early learning program for children from 6 months of age to Pre-Kindy enrolment age and supporting early engagement with the school community through play-based learning experiences.

St Mary’s Catholic School is supported by dedicated staff, an active Parents and Friends Association and strong community partnerships. Together, these contribute to a welcoming and connected school environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually and socially.

In addition to fulfilling the Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal, the community is seeking a leader who demonstrates the following qualities:

Catholic Identity

• Provides an authentic and visible witness to Catholic faith, promoting the evangelising mission of the Church.
• Supports all students in their individual faith journeys within an inclusive and welcoming Catholic environment.
• Strengthens and sensitively navigates relationships between parish and school with diplomacy and integrity.

Education

• Demonstrates strong instructional leadership with deep pedagogical knowledge across all year levels.
• Leads a high-quality, inclusive and engaging curriculum that supports diverse learners.
• Supports staff to teach effectively through mentoring, feedback and professional growth opportunities.
• Recognises and develops individual staff strengths while building a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates strong financial acumen, accountability and responsible resource management.
• Leads strategic planning to support school growth, sustainability and enrolment development.
• Oversees development and improvement of facilities, technology and learning environments.

Community

• Builds strong, authentic relationships with students, staff, families, parish and wider community.
• Is approachable, relational, honest and community-minded, with warmth, humour and strong interpersonal skills.
• Nurtures the school’s inclusive, diverse and close-knit community culture.
• Builds strong relationships with students, recognising the importance of connection in a small school setting.

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.stmarysbbk.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.