Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
27 October 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…