Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 17 August 2026
St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School, Traralgon 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 Gabriel's.
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:
- Enlivening faith education and Catholic Identity.
- Improved learning outcomes for all students.
- Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building.
- Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.
We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership who aspires to principalship. The Deputy Principal 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 Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School as a teacher. At St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent,
motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe workplace.
About You
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Accreditation to Teach Religious Education (or willingness to obtain).
- A proven record of successful educational leadership.
- Outstanding knowledge of contemporary curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to inspire, coach and develop staff.
- Strategic thinking, innovation and a collaborative leadership style.
Tenure: Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment
Classification: Primary Deputy Principal Level 3 (400 – 549 students) in accordance with the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
498 Students
38 TeachingStaff
18 Non-Teaching Staff
Single School
With strength of purpose and gentle spirit, St Gabriel’s is a welcoming, affirming and compassionate Catholic community. We strive to build a cooperative learning community which works towards developing each person’s potential.
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📌 Deputy Principal (Traralgon)
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