St John's School - SCARBOROUGH

School Principal : Ms Lisa Italiano
School Address : 21 Lalor Street Scarborough WA 6019
Phone Number : 9203 3000
Fax Number : 9203 3030
Email Address : admin@stjohns.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.stjohns.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time
Term : Ongoing

Position Details

Assistant Principal 

St John's School is a co-educational primary school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six, serving families in the Dominican tradition. At St John's, we are more than just a school; we are a caring, compassionate, and supportive environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to flourish to their full potential. As an integral part of our Catholic faith community, our school strives to foster an atmosphere where the inherent dignity of each person is recognised and nurtured.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled educator to take on the role of Assistant Principal at St John's School. The successful applicant will have direct involvement in a wide variety of leadership experiences as the school continues to build upon its rich history. They will work in close partnership with the Principal, within a single Assistant Principal model and have exposure to all aspects of school leadership.

The position will be ongoing commencing at the beginning of Term Four 2025, to be negotiated if required. 
    
Selection Criteria

Catholic Identity
  • Is a committed Catholic who embodies the contemporary models of Gospel leadership and is able to uphold Religious Education as the first learning area.
  • Models and communicates Catholic values with clarity and compassion, fosters a spiritually rich and inclusive school culture through pastoral care and faith formation, and integrates Catholic social teaching into all aspects of school life through collaborative, community-focused decision-making

Education
  • An outstanding leader of learning who will promote and lead St John's School as a school of excellence. 
  • Demonstrates strong Christ-centred leadership by maintaining high academic standards, fostering student achievement across all curriculum areas.
  • Leads curriculum innovation through inclusive, student-centred teaching practices, supports diverse learners, and drives excellence in key learning areas through collaborative staff development.

Community
  • An inclusive leader who can support students with diverse learning, social and cultural needs through the promotion of safety and wellbeing. 
  • Exhibits faith-led leadership by building inclusive relationships with the parish and community, maintaining a visible and supportive presence.

Stewardship
  • A leader who contributes to an accessible, affordable and sustainable education system and can lead professional learning communities to focus on school priorities.

Qualifications Required

1) An active member of the Catholic Church.
2) Accreditation for Leadership (or working towards). 
3) A minimum of seven years relevant teaching experience.
4) Current Teachers Registration for Western Australia (TRBWA).
5) Current WA Working with Children Check (WA WWCC).

Application Details

Applicants are to submit:
1) A one page Cover Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Selection Criteria (Max one page per pillar) 

Please submit applications via email to admin@stjohns.wa.edu.au with the heading of Assistant Principal Application, by 5pm on Tuesday 19 August 2025.

Please contact the School Principal Ms Lisa Italiano for further information on 9203 3000 or via email to lisa.italiano1@cewa.edu.au.

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.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

 
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 : 29th July , 2025
Applications Close : 19th August , 2025
Vacancy Number : 32156