Position Details

As a member of the College Executive Team, the Assistant Principal is supported by and works closely with the Principal in leading the ongoing growth and development of the College as a Christ-centred and child-focused learning community, inspiring all to actively live the Gospel.

Located in the beautiful coastal community of Madora Bay, St Marcellin Catholic College is a Foundation K–12 College in the Marist tradition. With Pre-Kindergarten to Year 4 in 2027, we will grow organically towards a full K–12 pathway by 2035. The College is projected to become a thriving community of approximately 1,600 students.

This role presents an extraordinary prospect for an experienced and aspirational leader to help create, shape and lead within a rapidly growing College community.

The Assistant

Principal supports the Principal across the four pillars of the Quality Catholic Education Framework: Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship.

Selection Criteria

- A commitment to Catholic education and the ability to actively promote the Catholic ethos, Marist charism, and Vision and Values of St Marcellin Catholic College.




- An exceptional capacity to build meaningful relationships and foster trust, belonging and Family Spirit amongst students, staff and families.
- A commitment to a restorative culture and a strengths-based approach, grounded in the belief that every learner is capable, competent and continually growing in learning, responsibility and character.
- A commitment to play-based, inquiry-rich and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches to learning, together with the capacity to lead and develop staff in contemporary child-centred pedagogy, fostering collective efficacy, innovation and a shared vision for learning.
- A commitment to nurturing and empowering staff through authentic leadership, coaching and professional dialogue, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility for student learning and wellbeing.

Application Details

- Please prepare a cover letter addressed to Mrs Anita Da Silva
- Please prepare a response addressing the selection criteria (maximum two pages)
- Complete the Application Form – found on the College Website

Applications to be emailed to [email protected]

📌 Assistant Principal (Assistant Principal) (Madora Bay)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Madora Bay