<p>Employment Details: Deputy Principal | Instructional Leader | St Mary's Primary School</p> <ul> <li>Ongoing Full-Time Position</li> <li>Three-Year Deputy Principal Position of Leadership</li> <li>0.6 FTE Deputy Principal supported by 0.4FTE Administration Coordinator&nbsp;</li> <li>Commencement – <strong>As soon as practicable</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>About St Mary's</strong></p> <p>St Mary's Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic learning community inspired by the charism of Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters. With a dedicated and collaborative staff, an engaged parent community and a clear vision for the future, St Mary's is committed to strengthening instructional excellence, fostering student wellbeing and building a culture where every learner—and every staff member—can flourish.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Deputy Principal is the second educational leader of the school and works in close partnership with the Principal to advance the school's vision, strategic priorities and Catholic mission.&nbsp;</p> <p>St Mary's has intentionally designed its leadership model to maximise educational leadership while ensuring efficient school operations.</p> <p>The Deputy Principal is allocated 0.6 FTE leadership release, incorporating responsibility for the portfolios of:</p> <ul> <li>Learning and Teaching</li> <li>Assessment and Reporting</li> <li>Student Wellbeing</li> </ul> <p>The role is complemented by a dedicated 0.4 FTE Administration Coordinator, who provides leadership across administration and school operations, including staffing, communications, timetabling support and organisational systems.&nbsp;</p> <p>This complementary leadership model has been intentionally designed to maximise instructional leadership by enabling the Deputy Principal to prioritise coaching, curriculum leadership, student wellbeing and whole-school improvement while ensuring the efficient operation of the school.</p> <p>We are seeking a leader who will:</p> <ul> <li>provide exemplary leadership within a Catholic learning community</li> <li>champion a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement</li> <li>lead evidence-informed teaching and learning</li> <li>build staff capability through coaching, mentoring and professional learning</li> <li>lead the strategic use of assessment and student achievement data</li> <li>promote student wellbeing, engagement and belonging</li> <li>support the implementation of the School Improvement Plan and Annual Action Plan</li> <li>ensure the effective day-to-day leadership and operation of the school.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why St Mary's?</strong></p> <p>At St Mary's, you'll join a school that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside a supportive leadership team and dedicated staff who are committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities for every student.</p> <p>This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future direction of a growing Catholic primary school while continuing your own leadership journey.</p>