Principalship St Pius X Catholic School, Manning

Principalship at St Pius X Catholic School, Manning

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at St Pius X Catholic School based in Manning commencing 20 April 2026 (Term 2, 2026). 

School Profile

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is a parish-based, co-educational, single-stream school catering for students from Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 6. Founded by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the school is grounded in the rich traditions and values of the Josephite charism, which continue to shape school life and learning.

The school provides a holistic education that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of every child. A strong pastoral care framework supports a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment, with a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all learners through targeted and specialist programs.

Students engage in a broad and balanced curriculum, including specialist learning areas such as Music, Drama, Physical Education, Science, Italian, and HASS. The school offers a gifted and talented program, MacKillop Club, as well as MiniLit for students requiring additional literacy support. A range of extracurricular opportunities further enriches student learning and engagement.

Guided by the motto Faith and Friendship, St Pius X values strong, respectful partnerships among students, staff, and families. Its contemporary learning environments promote collaboration, personal excellence, and student wellbeing. Grounded in the values of Jesus Christ, St Pius X Catholic Primary School is a joyful and hope‑filled community where students are inspired to love, learn, and serve.

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

Catholic Identity

• Demonstrates the ability to lead a Catholic school community grounded in Catholic Social Teaching by fostering a personal and relational approach to faith, promoting the SEARCH values, and inspiring students, staff, and families to actively participate in authentic and meaningful school and parish liturgical celebrations that remain relevant and impactful in a contemporary world.
• Has a proven capacity to cultivate a culture of warmth, connection, and inclusivity by promoting Catholic values, supporting the personal growth of staff, and ensuring that faith formation is welcoming, engaging, and authentically expressed in ways that maintain its significance and relevance within the school community.

Education

• Demonstrates the ability to lead as an exceptionally strong, data‑informed curriculum leader with a clear vision for improving outcomes for all learners, and for implementing specialised programs for diverse learners within a framework of transparency and shared responsibility.
• Continues to foster leadership and grow staff professionally, maintaining high standards in teaching and learning while promoting accountability and collaboration through a hands‑on, side‑by‑side approach that brings staff along on the journey.

Community 

• Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain positive, transparent relationships with parents, parish, CSAC, and the wider community, fostering trust through open communication and collaborative partnerships that support student voice and agency.
• Has a proven capacity to sustain strong connections with staff and community groups, while ensuring parish‑led, school‑supported sacramental celebrations and promoting practices that uphold professionalism, consistency, shared responsibility, and agreed practices across the school community.

Stewardship 

• Demonstrates the ability to build a culture of feedback, reflection, and professional growth that empowers staff, fosters leadership opportunities, and supports continuous improvement in practice and wellbeing.
• Has a proven capacity to manage school finances and infrastructure responsibly, engaging staff in transparent budgeting decisions, prioritising resource renewal, and maintaining a safe, well‑equipped environment that supports teaching and learning.

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: https://stpiusx.wa.edu.au/.

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Friday, 13 February 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.