Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
23 September 2026
Posted 15 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
24.9
10.8 teaching · 14.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
142
Indigenous students
36%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
71 girls · 71 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
St Joseph’s School invites suitable applicants to apply for a full time, ongoing Assistant Principal position, commencing January 1, 2027.
St Joseph’s School is a Catholic co-educational primary school founded in 1913 and originally staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph. The school caters for approximately 165 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and has a close relationship with St John the Baptist Parish. St Joseph’s School continues to strive for the ideals of Blessed Mary MacKillop in its service to country children and families. St Joseph’s is also following the Make Jesus Real Model.
Moora is an inland town located approximately 170 km north from Perth midway between the Great Northern Highway and the Brand Hwy. The town has all the amenities that one would need, including two supermarkets, cafes, banks and a number of specialty stores. Moora is a vibrant town with a strong sporting culture.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the four key areas of Leadership:
• Catholic Identity
• Community
• Stewardship
• Education
They will specifically demonstrate:
• Experience in liturgy planning and staff support for sacramental preparation and celebration.
• A degree of competency in using and supporting ICT with staff and students
• A comprehensive understanding of how to provide an appropriate and inclusive education for Students With Disability, particularly around IEP creation and accessing funding and resources.
• A commitment to improving educational outcomes for First Nations students
• A commitment to…