<p><strong>&nbsp;DEPUTY PRINCIPAL- LEARNING AND TEACHING</strong></p> <p>St Joseph’s Primary School is a Catholic primary school located in Warragul with a current enrolment of 330 students. The School was officially opened in 1882 and is one of three primary schools in St Joseph’s Parish.&nbsp;</p> <p>Warragul has grown from a semi-rural residential town to become a part of a major growth corridor, 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne’s CBD in the West Gippsland region, on the lands of the Gunai/Kurnai People. Warragul forms part of a larger urban area that includes the nearby town of Drouin and is accessible directly form the M1 freeway. St Joseph’s Primary School is located close to Warragul’s CBD with many retail and food stores together with other large retail outlets.</p> <p>The School, as part of St Joseph’s Parish Warragul, provides access to Catholic education to families situated in the central and eastern areas of the Parish and boasts vibrant, modern classrooms that are well appointed and resourced.&nbsp;</p> <p>St Joseph’s Primary School, Warragul is seeking a faith filled, inspirational and dynamic Deputy Principal to work in partnership with our staff, student and parent community. The role of the primary deputy principal is to support the principal and leadership team in managing the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students at St Joseph’s Primary School. It will involve working closely with the principal in enacting the strategic directions of DOSCEL and the strategic deployment of resources, which reflect the following key priorities:</p> <ul> <li>Enlivening faith education and Catholic identity</li> <li>Improved learning outcomes for all students</li> <li>Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building</li> <li>Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.</li> </ul> <p><br> We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership and who aspires to principalship.The position will initially be offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, with opportunity for renewal. The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at the School as a teacher.&nbsp;</p> <p>At St Joseph’s Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.</p> <p>Role Classification: Primary Deputy Principal Level 2 (200 – 399 students) in accordance with the&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QwcmeBrHaihkk85PT0khfTW_N4uGQ2iH/view" rel="nofollow"><i>Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022</i></a>.</p> <p><strong>Tenure:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment</p> <p><strong>Classification:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Primary Deputy Principal Level 2</p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28 January 2026</p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $140,477 - $143,686</p> <p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p> <p>Please contact Mrs Ros Joyner&nbsp;(Principal) on 5623 2943 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au</a> for enquiries.</p> <p>Applications should include a cover letter and completed Application Form.</p> <p>Applications via email to&nbsp;Mrs Ros Joyner&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;by Monday&nbsp;21&nbsp;July 2025 at 5.00 pm.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>