St Matthew's School - NARROGIN
School Principal : Mrs Susan Milton School Address : PO Box 456 Narrogin WA 6312 Phone Number : 08 9853 9500 Fax Number : Email Address : admin@matthews.wa.edu.au. Web Site : www.matthews.wa.edu.au.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Position Details
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 180 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 modern 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. St Matthew’s has a strong sense of community that embraces the importance of a true operating partnership between home and school. At St Matthew’s School we aspire to live our school motto: Concern – Concern for Self; Concern for Others; Concern for Environment and Concern for our relationship with God.
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
An ability to work collaboratively with the Parish to lead Sacramental programs and promote the area of Religious Education
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.
Have experience with Inquiry Learning, Explicit Teaching, Data Analysis and Curriculum
Experience with the Assistant Principal position is desirable but not essential
Qualification Required
Active membership of the Catholic Church (please include a reference from your Parish Priest)
Relevant 4-year tertiary qualifications. Master’s degree preferable but not essential.
A minimum of seven years teaching experience
Current Accreditation for the Leadership of the Religious Education Learning Area
Application Details
Applicants must submit application addressed to the Principal in PDF form via email susan.milton@cewa.edu.au
Please Include
cover letter
CV
selection criteria (max. 3 pages)
a Copy Of Qualifications
the names and contact numbers of 3 referees, one of whom must be the current employer and a Parish Priest
TRBWA
WWC
Please view our website for further information www.matthews.wa.edu.au
Applications close: 4pm, 8 June 2026
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 : 25th May , 2026 Applications Close : 8th June , 2026 Vacancy Number : 33728