DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

St Mary's School - Whittlesea (see more jobs from this school)

WHITTLESEA, VIC 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 10 November 2025


Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the 1.0 FTE position incorporating the Deputy Principal(0.4) role combined with another Leadership Role or Classroom Teaching position. The school is currently also looking for an REL. This is an ongoing appointment to the school with a four-year appointment as Deputy Principal.

<p>St Mary's is a school of approximately 260 students 40km north of Melbourne. The northern corridor is the most rapidly growing area of Melbourne, and brings new and exciting opportunities in education.</p> <p>St Mary's School strives for excellence. An extensive academic and extra-curricular program is integral to the development of the children. A love of learning is fostered by staff across all areas of the curriculum as staff seek to further develop a supportive, engaging, and rich learning environment.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p>St Mary's is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of the children in our care.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants require:</p> <ul> <li>A commitment to Catholic education and an understanding of the leadership role in Catholic education</li> <li>Evidence of qualifications additional to initial teacher education showing a committment on ongoing professional learning and development</li> <li>Relevant experience in Catholic parish primary schools, or currently in a role associated with and supporting Catholic parish primary schools</li> <li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education</li> <li>An ability to work with a dedicated team to plan for teaching and learning</li> <li>An understanding of the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement and an ability to lead the embedding of these within the school.</li> <li>Effective interpersonal and organisational skills</li> <li>A commitment to Child Safe Standards and the wellbeing of children</li> <li>Current VIT registration.</li> </ul>

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<p>Please submit a cover letter, current CV/resume and names of at least 3 referees, two of which need to be the previous two principals. Ensure you explain your ability/experience to undertake the elements of the role as detailed in the role description. Please sumit your application through the "Apply for Job" button or email <a href="mailto:principal@smwhittlesea.catholic.edu.au?subject=DEPUTY%20PRINCIPAL%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smwhittlesea.catholic.edu.au</a></p>