Position Details Area Principal - Western Australia The Area Principal is the delegated leader of Geraldton Flexible School, regional and all education and engagement programs and new schools in Western Australia as they are opened.
Each school will employ a Head of Campus who oversees the daily operations of the schools.
The role is responsible for providing operational leadership and oversight of the relevant schools, and holds delegated responsibility from the Regional Director in the areas of Safeguarding, Learning and Pedagogy, Risk, Compliance and HR.
The Area Principal will also lead in the areas of Flexi Practice, Formation, Identity, Finance, and Land and Infrastructure.
The role will also play a significant leadership role in terms of growth in the local area, working in partnership with community stakeholders and the National Leadership Team.
The Area Principal is the direct line manager for Heads of Campus, and reports directly to the Regional Director.
The role receives significant support from a Regional Support Team, particularly in the areas of Finance, HR, Safeguarding, Risk, Compliance, Learning and Pedagogy and Flexi Practice.
In relation to safeguarding, the Area Principal has responsibility for guaranteeing that all staff members possess a clear and comprehensive understanding of their roles and obligations pertaining to child safeguarding.
The Area Principal has an essential role in fostering a safe environment for young people enrolled in their school, ensuring clear communication around policies, procedures and protocols.
The Area Principal is a driver of cultivating a culture of vigilance and responsibility, emphasizing a collective commitment to child safeguarding.
The Area Principal will have a key role working with the Regional Director in driving the growth plan in accordance with EREA Flexible Schools Strategic Plan in Western Australia.
Selection Criteria
• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Proven senior leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by strong organisational, administrative, communication, and leadership skills, particularly in relation to areas outlined in this position.
• Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.
• Appropriate qualifications (such as in Education Leadership) and relevant professional experience.
• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.
• Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.
Qualifications Required
• Appropriate qualifications (such as in Education Leadership) and relevant professional experience.
For further information please visit the following link: Closing Date for Applications: 1/12/2025 3pm (AEST) – applications will be reviewed as they are received .
In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School.
This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment.
Information is available from the TRBWA .
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position.
To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.