Kearnan College - MANJIMUP

School Principal : Mrs Heidi Tempra
School Address : PO Box 358 Manjimup WA 6258
Phone Number : 9777 0677
Fax Number : 9771 2838
Email Address : admin@kearnan.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.kearnan.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time
Term : Ongoing


Position Details
Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care and Ministry) 

Kearnan College is a PK-12 school situated in beautiful Manjimup, 300kms south of Perth. We have approximately 350 students and 58 teaching and support staff. The College is seeking an outstanding educator for the newly created position of Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care and Ministry). Applications from those with primary or secondary backgrounds are welcomed. A Term 4 start is preferable, but Term 1, 2026 is also possible.

The Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care and Ministry) is a key member of the Kearnan College Executive Leadership Team. They are responsible for leading and overseeing pastoral care, student wellbeing and faith formation initiatives across the school. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in nurturing a safe, inclusive and faith-filled environment where students grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and academically.

The Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care and Ministry) will:

• Act as a visible and supportive leader across the school community, modelling Gospel values and servant leadership.
• Lead and provide support to the pastoral care team comprised of Heads of Year and Homeroom Teachers.
• Serve as a point of contact for students in need of support, and their parents.
• Lead the ongoing development, implementation and review of whole-school wellbeing and behaviour support frameworks, informed by current research and Catholic values.
• Lead and coordinate liturgical life, prayer, retreats and faith formation for staff and students.
• Foster strong relationships with families, the parish community, the Parish Priest and external agencies.
• Lead and promote school initiatives that reflect the College's mission in the wider community.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Kearnan School Improvement Plan and contribute to strategic planning and review.  


Selection Criteria

• Leadership experience in pastoral care, student wellbeing or ministry within a school context.
• Knowledge of contemporary wellbeing practices and how they are best applied in a school setting.
• A commitment to nurturing the faith formation of students and staff.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead with integrity, empathy and vision.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Skills to contribute to and promote a strong staff culture focused on support and improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other staff and the Executive Leadership Team.


Qualifications Required

• Accreditation for Leadership in a Catholic School (or significant progress towards)
• Relevant 4-year tertiary qualifications
• Desirable - Professional Certificate in Wellbeing in Education 


Application Details
To apply for this role or for further information, please liaise directly with the Principal, Dr Lisa Gallin - lisa.gallin@cewa.edu.au. 

Your application should include:

1. Current CV outlining your qualifications and experience, as well as details of your current Accreditation status.
2. Contact details for three referees (current Principal, Parish Priest and one other).
3. Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum of 2 pages).

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 : 23rd June , 2025
Applications Close : 24th July , 2025
Vacancy Number : 32041