Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Catholic
School type
Primary
Closing date
9 April 2026
Posted 4 Apr 2026
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334
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
23.8
Teaching FTE
19.0
Non-teaching FTE
997
ICSEA value
45th percentile · Average SES
78%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Details
Assistant Principal
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a double stream, co-educational primary school from Kindergarten to Year Six, serving families within the north-eastern suburbs of Perth in the Mercy tradition. The school is committed to providing an outstanding faith-filled education to all in a safe, secure and caring environment. Members of Our Lady of Mercy Primary School live out the School Motto of Integrity and Gentleness. Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is committed to meet the learning needs of a diverse multicultural cohort of students which is reflected in the learning programs.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled educator to take on the role of Assistant Principal. Joining the Principal and leadership team you will play an integral role in supporting students and staff, while working collaboratively to lead key school initiatives, nurture staff growth, and uphold excellence in teaching and learning throughout the school. This role may have a teaching load, providing the opportunity to remain actively engaged in the classroom while contributing to school leadership.
Selection Criteria
• Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education and be an active member of the Catholic Church.
• Actively promote and strengthen the Catholic identity of the school through its vision, mission, values, and integration of faith into daily teaching and learning practices.
• Have the skills and ability to support the Principal in the Leadership Domains of Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship.
• …
Assistant Principal
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a double stream, co-educational primary school from Kindergarten to Year Six, serving families within the north-eastern suburbs of Perth in the Mercy tradition. The school is committed to providing an outstanding faith-filled education to all in a safe, secure and caring environment. Members of Our Lady of Mercy Primary School live out the School Motto of Integrity and Gentleness. Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is committed to meet the learning needs of a diverse multicultural cohort of students which is reflected in the learning programs.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled educator to take on the role of Assistant Principal. Joining the Principal and leadership team you will play an integral role in supporting students and staff, while working collaboratively to lead key school initiatives, nurture staff growth, and uphold excellence in teaching and learning throughout the school. This role may have a teaching load, providing the opportunity to remain actively engaged in the classroom while contributing to school leadership.
Selection Criteria
• Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education and be an active member of the Catholic Church.
• Actively promote and strengthen the Catholic identity of the school through its vision, mission, values, and integration of faith into daily teaching and learning practices.
• Have the skills and ability to support the Principal in the Leadership Domains of Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship.
• …