Short-term Principalship Sacred Heart School, Beagle Bay

Expression of Interest: Short-Term Principalship

Sacred Heart School, Beagle Bay

We are inviting expressions of interest for the short-term Principal position at Sacred Heart School, Beagle Bay. The preferred commencement date is the beginning of Term 4, 2025, with flexibility for an earlier start date by negotiation, and concluding 31 December 2025.

About the School

Sacred Heart School provides a quality Catholic education for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. The school currently supports 65 students, of whom 61 identify as First Nation. The school maintains a strong, active partnership with the Sacred Heart Parish.

The school proudly facilitates the Aboriginals as First Educators (AFaFE) program, welcoming families with children aged 0–3 years to engage in early childhood development through a fun, family and community oriented approach, rich in the heritage of First Nation Peoples and especially the Nyul Nyul People of the region.

As a Catholic School, with a strong history of Catholic religious orders and related local faith leaders, it holds a very significant place in the journey and story of Catholic Education in the Broome Diocese. Sacred Heart School is committed to nurturing the Christian faith and practice among its students, families, and staff. The school places a strong emphasis on knowing each child personally to ensure a safe, challenging, and inclusive learning environment. Through diverse and enriching educational experiences, Sacred Heart School aims to develop the whole child - academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally, fostering a lifelong love of learning and a deep sense of care and community.

Further information about the school is available here: https://www.shsbeaglebay.wa.edu.au/

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this unique leadership opportunity, candidates must be practising Catholics and highly experienced educators committed to the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.

Requirements:

• A minimum four-year tertiary qualification (progress towards a master’s degree or higher is advantageous)
• Accreditation to Lead
• Current TRBWA and Working with Children requirements

Application Process

To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button. 

Applicants should include:

• A cover letter (addressed to the Executive Director) highlighting their suitability, experience in a similar context, and reasons for applying
• A Curriculum Vitae including: 
  • Leadership experience   
  • Accreditation to Lead number and expiry date  
  • Working With Children and TRBWA registration numbers and expiry dates 
  • Contact details of their current line manager and/or employer

Application Close: 2pm, Wednesday 27 August 2025.

For any queries relating to this role, please contact Tania Lal, Principal Employment Advisor on (08) 9380 1824 or email principalappointment@cewa.edu.au.