Deputy Principal Catholic Identity & Mission

Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs

CAROLINE SPRINGS, VIC 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 10 April 2026


Catholic Regional College are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Deputy Principal Catholic Identity & Mission to commence in January 2027.

<p>Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is a co-educational Year 7-10 Catholic school providing education to over 1000 students in Melbourne’s West.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Deputy Principal Catholic Identity &amp; Mission role is one of faith, virtue, witness, leadership, guidance, and service. This role promotes the evangelising mission of the Church that is characterised by a commitment to our College motto&nbsp;<i>Live Fully Act Justly</i>.&nbsp; This role involves creating and implementing a vision to encounter Jesus Christ and his transforming love and truth for staff, students, and families.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Deputy Principal Catholic Identity &amp; Mission is responsible for providing a vision for, and leadership of, the College as a faith learning community. The Deputy Principal Catholic Identity &amp; Mission actively supports the College vision and mission in contributing to all key strategic, policy and management decisions taken by the Executive Leadership Team in their strategic leadership of the College.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Deputy Principal Catholic Identity &amp; Mission is a visionary leader committed to integrating Catholic teachings throughout the College’s pastoral care, wellbeing and academic initiatives, immersion experiences, and service outreach. This role involves cultivating partnerships with the St Catherine of Siena Parish Caroline Springs, Catholic charitable organisations and advocacy groups, ensuring effective realisation of the College’s mission. The Deputy Principal Catholic Identity &amp; Mission must be adaptable and responsive to the evolving needs of the College community.</p> <p><strong>Key Roles and Tasks</strong> &nbsp;<br> The Deputy Catholic Identity and Mission is responsible for providing a vision for, and leadership of,&nbsp;<br> the College as a faith learning community.</p> <p>&nbsp;As a senior leader of the College, they: &nbsp;<br> • are a member of the College Executive Leadership Team and other College committees and&nbsp;<br> teams as required by the Principal &nbsp;<br> • work closely with the Principal, Vice Principal Strategic Development and Faith and Mission&nbsp;<br> Team to develop processes, programs and policies that support the mission and values of the&nbsp;<br> College &nbsp;<br> • lead the College in all processes and procedures relating to accreditation to teach in a Catholic&nbsp;<br> school and accreditation to teach Religious Education&nbsp;<br> • work with the College Executive Leadership Team in the implementation of the College’s&nbsp;<br> Strategic Plan, School Improvement Plan and Annual Action Plan.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>1. An understanding and full support of the Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs Vision and Mission Statement and the values that underpin it.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. The capacity to provide leadership that is characterised by a commitment to the Catholic Faith and our College motto Live Fully Act Justly.&nbsp;</p> <p>3. An excellent knowledge and understanding of Catholic Education Commission Victoria and Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS) policies, programs and frameworks pertaining to Religious Education and Faith.&nbsp;</p> <p>4. A commitment to ongoing professional development within the area of Faith and Mission.&nbsp;</p> <p>5. A proven capacity to provide leadership that is characterised by a strong desire for continuous improvement, lateral thinking, and innovation.&nbsp;</p> <p>6. Excellent leadership, organisational and administrative skills.&nbsp;</p> <p>7. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.&nbsp;</p> <p>8. An ability to work collaboratively and facilitate dynamic teamwork.&nbsp;</p> <p>9. Proven success as an exemplary teacher.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Requirements</strong></p> <p>Applicants must submit their application via our College Website / BambooHR - via <a href="https://crccsvic.bamboohr.com/careers/126" rel="nofollow">https://crccsvic.bamboohr.com/careers</a>&nbsp;A complete position description can also be located via our College Website.<br><br> Applicants should not apply directly through SEEK.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants require:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter</li> <li>A current CV</li> <li>Responses to the <strong>Key Selection Criteria (maximum 2 pages)</strong></li> </ul> <p>Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Jamie Madigan.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications need to be submitted before the closing date of 4pm Friday 10 April 2026.<br><br> Late applications will not be accepted.&nbsp;<br><br> Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) collects your Personal information to assess your application and suitability for employment. Please review our Privacy Collection Notice for Job Applicants&nbsp;<a href="https://crccs.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/Position-Descriptions/Privacy-Collection-Notice-Job-Applicants-2024.pdf" rel="nofollow">here</a><br><br><strong>N.B. Interviews may occur in advance of the closing date.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><i>Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.</i></p>