About

• Principalship for Queen of Apostles School, Riverton 
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• The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Queen of Apostles School based in Riverton commencing 1 January 2026.
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• School profile
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• Queen of Apostles School is a co-educational Catholic primary school located in Riverton, catering for children from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6, with an enrolment of approximately 260 students. As a vibrant faith community, the school is committed to nurturing the full human potential of each child in the spiritual, academic, physical, emotional and social domains, within a Christ-centred environment.
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• The school delivers a strong academic program with a particular emphasis on high standards in literacy and numeracy. To meet the diverse learning needs of students, Queen of Apostles provides enrichment opportunities for academically gifted students, along with targeted learning support across all year levels for those requiring additional assistance.
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• Specialist teachers deliver programs in Music, Physical Education, Science, Visual Arts and Mandarin, contributing to a rich and well-rounded curriculum. The school benefits from the active involvement of both the School Advisory Council and the Parents and Friends Association, whose ongoing support has enabled the successful integration of Information and Communication Technology throughout the school and across the curriculum.
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• Queen of Apostles School is a welcoming and inclusive community where faith is lived, learning is valued, and every child is supported to grow and thrive.
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In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, the community seeks a principal who

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• Catholic Identity

• Authentically leads the Catholic Identity of the school community through a personal commitment to faith, honouring the unique charism of Queen of Apostles and the strong faith connection with the Schoenstatt Sisters.
• Maintains positive partnerships with Queen of Apostles Parish and welcomes the regular presence of the priest within the school as an integral part of the community.

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• Education

• Embeds a culture of high expectation of student learning and builds expert teacher practice which is evidence-based, high impact, inclusive and inquiry-based, maximising opportunities for all students who are recognised as having the ability to learn and reach their God-given potential.
• Creates a culture that ensures all staff receive regular and effective feedback on performance and are supported in professional growth and development leading to improvement in practice.

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• Community

• Visible and accessible for all members in the school community, developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff, and families, with a strong emphasis on supporting student and staff wellbeing.
• Demonstrates the capacity to form strategic partnerships with the broader community, enriching the school's access to varied networks and creating additional opportunities for students.

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• Stewardship

• Demonstrates effective management of school resources, ensuring that financial, physical, and human resources are used efficiently and responsibly to support the school's mission and strategic goals.
• Leads the development and implementation of sustainable practices within the school community, promoting environmental stewardship and encouraging responsible use of resources among students and staff.

Selection Criteria

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• A collaborative and future-focused leader who understands and supports the strategic priorities of the broader Catholic Education system. 
• A relevant Master’s degree (or working towards completion) with the ability to apply advanced leadership and management principles to both the day-to-day and long-term leadership of a school is highly desirable.
• Current Teachers Registration for Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Current WA Working with Children Check (WA WWCC).

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration based on school size and enrolment numbers.
• Additional 2.5% superannuation above guarantee.
• Vehicle available for personal use with co-contribution.
• System Leaders Renewal Leave.
• Additional leave for wellbeing and Catholic Day.
• Access to high quality professional learning and development.
• Discounted rates on corporate health insurance and wellbeing initiatives.

Applicant Instructions

• Applicants will need to produce an application which includes a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, a curriculum vitae, contact information for professional referees and your Parish Priest, and a leadership SAO. All applications are received through the website which will require you to create or log in to your personal profile.
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Please refer to the following documentation for further information

• Principal Application Guide
• Provision for Principal
• Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal
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• To visit the school website, follow this link: https://www.qoa.wa.edu.au/.
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• To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 4pm Tuesday 19 August 2025.
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• For any queries, please contact Tania Lal, Principal Employment Advisor on (08) 9380 1824 or email: principalappointment@cewa.edu.au. 
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• Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from First Nations 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.