Role Description/Criteria

St Mary's School is seeking a faith-filled and cutting-edge educator to join our growing Catholic community as Deputy Principal, Learning & Teaching Leader, and Classroom Teacher. Working collaboratively with the Principal and high performing leadership team, the successful applicant will lead curriculum, pedagogy and staff development through evidence-based practice and the Science of Learning. This position will commence Wednesday 27 January, 2027.

St Mary's School reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.

In addition to the criteria outlined in the Positions of Leadership Role Descriptions attached, the following are key selection criteria.

Key Selection Criteria

- Demonstrate a commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Catholic Church.
- Possess expert knowledge and understanding of current thinking and research into curriculum, pedagogy, contemporary learning and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
- Be committed to implement the MACS Vision for Instruction and MACS Vision for Engagement frameworks.
- Be skilled in the use of digital education.
- Have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with all members of the school community.
- Have a strong commitment to fostering team processes and an ability to support, contribute, initiate, and implement change in line with the school's improvement plan and Annual Action Plan.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Hold FULL VIT Registration.
- Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School (or willingness to obtain).




- Postgraduate qualification in Educational Leadership or equivalent (desirable).

Queries Any specific queries about the position should be made directly to the Principal, Ms Lauren Jones via email, [email protected] In applying for a position with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), you will be asked to provide certain personal information to enable your application to be considered. Any personal information that is provided to MACS in relation to an application for employment will be handled in accordance with MACS’s obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). To find out more about how MACS handles personal information, you are encouraged to read the MACS Privacy Policy

This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Application Procedure

APPLICATIONS Please email applications to; Ms Lauren Jones, Principal

Email - [email protected]

Applications should include;

- A detailed cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
- A detailed resume including the names and contact details of three professional referees.

Applications close Monday 5 October, 2026 at 4pm. St Mary's School reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.

Details:

Address: 87 Manning Road

Malvern East

Phone: 9571 1358

Website: https://www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Miss Lauren Jones

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 05/10/2026

Position: Deputy Principal

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Full time

Deputy Principal Role Description 2027-2028.pdf L&T; Leader Role Description 2027-2028.pdf

📌 Deputy Principal, Learning & Teacher Leader and Classroom Teacher (Malvern East)
🏢 St Mary'S School
📍 Malvern East