Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal)

St Patrick's Primary School · Fremantle, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

27 October 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 13 Oct 2026

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About St Patrick's Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

PP-6

School staff (FTE)

14

9.9 teaching · 4.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

112

Indigenous students

4%

Language other than English

13%

Girls vs boys

44 girls · 68 boys

39%
61%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position details:

St Patrick's Primary School has been the been the heart of Catholic education in Fremantle for over 100 years. Originally, The Sisters of St Joseph opened a school for young women and children. The Sisters ran the school until the 1960s when they unfortunately didn't have the numbers and the school was handed to the parish and became St Patrick's Primary School. Since then, it has been the faith based primary school connected by a strong community. Our supportive staff and lower class sizes help to cater for the spiritual, social and academic growth of our students.

Based in the Fremantle, classes are able to make the most of local attractions for excursions and we are building relationships with local organisations to provide additional opportunities for the students. We have a strong relationship with St Patrick's Parish and are fortunate to celebrate mass in the Basilica.  

We are seeking an educational leader who is passionate about their own growth and fostering the growth of the team to support student development. The role is an exciting opportunity to lead project and combine initiative and innovation to help our school and students thrive.  

Selection Criteria:
Applicants need to show evidence of successful leadership and must be fully supportive of the objectives  and ethos of Catholic Education. We are seeking the following qualities:
•  Be supportive and actively involved in the Catholic Church and demonstrate the ability to help build our Catholic identity and culture.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and bui…

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