Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal)

St Paul's Primary School - KARRATHA

School Principal : Mr Mitchell Bristow School Address : PO Box 1628 Karratha WA 6714 Phone Number : 9185 7500 Fax Number : 9185 1494 Email Address : admin@stpaulsk.wa.edu.au. Web Site : www.stpaulsk.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

St Paul’s Primary School in Karratha, is seeking a passionate, reflective, and collaborative leader to join our team. St Paul’s invites an outstanding Catholic educator and accomplished leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a leadership position for someone ready to lead whole-school practice, develop others.

Selection Criteria

EXPERIENCE - With the Principal undertaking national responsibilities and periods of extended leave, the successful applicant will have regular, supported opportunities to lead the school as Acting Principal. Individual mentoring, external coaching and purposeful development will prepare a highly capable leader for future principalship.

CATHOLIC IDENTITY - Be an active member of the Catholic Church who visibly witnesses Gospel values and places Christ at the centre of leadership. Strengthen the faith, liturgical and sacramental life of the school in partnership with students, staff, families and parish.

EDUCATION - Be an exemplary teacher and instructional leader who will drive the St Paul's pedagogical framework, ensuring every classroom reflects clarity, consistency, care and high expectations. Lead continuous improvement through instructional coaching, lesson observation, purposeful feedback and high-quality professional learning. Lead teachers to design and deliver learning aligned with the St Paul's Lesson Design. Use school and system achievement data to determine whole school and class priorities. Provide strategic leadership for literacy and numeracy aligned with CEWA's Vision for Learning and the St Paul's Whole School Learning Protocol and Pedagogy Handbook. Build upon our culture of collective efficacy that improve outcomes for every student.

COMMUNITY - Build trusting relationships and a strong culture of belonging with students, staff, families, the parish, Catholic Education Western Australia and Karratha. Communicate the distinctive St Paul’s story so families understand how and why our students learn, and contribute warmly to a close, faith-filled staff community.

STEWARDSHIP - Contribute strategically to school improvement and manage the organisational, operational and administrative responsibilities of senior leadership. Build collective capacity, use data and digital technologies well, and steward people, resources and opportunities with integrity, initiative and sound judgement.

WHY ST PAUL’S AND KARRATHA? - A connected school culture grounded in the love of Christ, genuine camaraderie and the strong bonds formed by regional life. A vibrant, youthful city for individuals and families, with outstanding sport and recreation, fishing, boating, camping and the landscapes of the Murujuga National Park and the Dampier Archipelago. Leadership mentoring and coaching from the Principal and external providers, with strong support to advance your career.

Qualifications Required

Parish Priest reference required.Accreditation to Lead in a Catholic School, completed or actively working towards.Relevant 4 year tertiary qualification and a minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience.Demonstrated success in a leadership role.

Application Details

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter addressed to the principal (mitchell.bristow@cewa.edu.au) including a response to the selection criteria and key attributes (4 pages max), and their curriculum vitae including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom should be the current employer.

For more information please visit the School website: stpaulsk.wa.edu.au

Closing date for applications: Friday, 4 September

Listed : 5th August , 2026 Applications Close : 4th September, 2026 Vacancy Number : 33968