St Matthew's School - NARROGIN
School Principal : Mrs Susan Milton School Address : PO Box 456 Narrogin WA 6312 Phone Number : ************ Fax Number : Email Address : ************************.
Web Site : **********************.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing
Position Description:
We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Principal to commence at the start of Term 1, 2026.
This is an ongoing position with a 0.4FTE teaching load commencing on 1 January 2026.
Founded by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in 1918, St Matthew’s School Narrogin is a single stream, co-educational Catholic school with an enrolment of approximately 170 students from Kindergarten to Year Six.
Narrogin is a comfortable two-hour drive from both Perth and Bunbury, and offers a host of sporting, cultural, artistic and community opportunities in a thriving rural locality.
The school offers up-to-date and well-maintained facilities in a well-resourced and progressive learning environment.
The vibrant and dedicated staff are committed to implementing whole-school approaches to both Literacy and Numeracy, whilst embedding Information and Communication Technology across the curriculum.
The pursuit of academic excellence and the education of the whole person in a safe and happy school setting are of high priority.
Selection Criteria:
The role of Assistant Principal will be shared with a range of responsibilities in supporting the Principal in the domains of leadership in a Catholic School - Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Support of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education, contributing to the spiritual and community life of the school.
- Support of the Principal and work collaboratively and effectively as part of a leadership team
- Success as a dynamic, innovative and reflective teaching practitioner
- Sound knowledge of current educational theories and practices and proven ability to both lead staff in professional learning and development and drive educational change
- Experience in supporting students with diverse educational needs;
- Expertise with ICT and its applications within the classroom environment
- Highly organised and solutions focused, with an understanding of school administrative work, accountability and deadlines;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with a successful record of developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the parish
- Enthusiasm and initiative as a school leader and preparedness to be involved in extra-curricular activities.
Qualifications Required:
1.
Relevant 4-year tertiary qualifications.
2.
A minimum of seven years teaching experience
3.
Accreditation to Lead in a Catholic School (or willingness to attain this).
Applicants must submit application addressed to the Principal in PDF form via email ************************.
Please include:
• cover letter (1 page)
• curriculum vitae
* selection criteria (max.
3 pages)
• a copy of qualifications
• the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer and a Parish Priest
• current Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment.
• current Working With Children.
Please view our website for further information about the school ********************** Applications close 4pm on 27 October 2025
Experience with the Assistant Principal position is desirable but not essential
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 website.
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.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check.
Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State.
A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website.
An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Listed : 24th September, 2025 Applications Close : 27th October, 2025 Vacancy Number : 32637
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