<p>St Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school being built in the Cardinia Creek South Precinct area in Clyde. The school is currently under construction and located on Bellavita Avenue in Clyde. Stage 1 will see the construction of the administration block and learning blocks, covered hard courts and school oval. The School will officially open in January 2027. The long-term enrolment projection for St&nbsp;Carlo&nbsp;Acutis Catholic Primary School is 500 students, with an initial enrolment of approximately 120 students.</p> <p>The School, as part of St Thomas the Apostle Parish, will provide access to Catholic education to families situated in the eastern area of the Parish and will boast vibrant, modern classrooms that will be very well appointed and resourced. Foundation students at the new school will be fortunate to enjoy activity playgrounds and immerse in a new school culture, with passionate and inspiring educators. Each child will have access to the latest technology learning device (iPad or Chromebook) to support their education.</p> <p>St Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School will proudly be the 40th Catholic primary school in the Diocese of Sale and the third primary school in the St Thomas the Apostle Parish.</p> <p>The School is named after St Carlo Acutis - an ordinary young Italian gamer and computer programmer known for his deep faith, service to others and a love of the Eucharist (Mass). The School shall draw inspiration from his simplicity, compassion and joyful discipleship. His authentic witness, particularly in his use of technology to share the Gospel, aligns closely with the mission of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale.</p> <p>St Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School, Clyde is seeking a faith filled, inspirational and dynamic Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching to work in partnership with the 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 Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School. The role involves working closely with the principal in enacting the strategic directions of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL) and the 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>We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership who aspires to principalship.&nbsp;The Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching position will initially be offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, with opportunity for a second period of appointment. The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at St Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School as a teacher.&nbsp;</p> <p>At St Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.</p> <p><strong>Tenure:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&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; Primary Deputy Principal Level 1 (1 – 199 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>Start Date:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27 January 2027</p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $128,908 - $139,880</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p> <p>For enquiries, please contact Mrs Michelle Bruitzman&nbsp;(Principal)&nbsp;on 0400 030 082 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:principal@stcaclyde.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20-%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stcaclyde.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>Applications should include a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria and completed Application Form.</p> <p>Please see the attached Selection Criteria and Application Form.</p> <p>Applications are to be sent to&nbsp;Mrs Michelle Bruitzman via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:principal@stcaclyde.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20-%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stcaclyde.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;by <strong>Sunday 2 August 2026 at 5.00 pm.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>St Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School is committed to being a Child Safe School, where the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every child is our highest priority. All staff, volunteers and community members share responsibility for promoting and protecting the safety of children and young people.</i></p>